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| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 14–26 October 1997 |
| Venue | Bournemouth International Centre |
| City | Bournemouth |
| Country | England |
| Organisation | WPBSA |
| Format | Ranking event |
| Total prize fund | £350,000 |
| Winner's share | £60,000 |
| Highest break |  Alfie Burden (ENG) (143) |
| Final | |
| Champion |  Dominic Dale (WAL) |
| Runner-up |  John Higgins (SCO) |
| Score | 9–6 |
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The 1997 Grand Prix was a professional snooker tournament and the first of eight WPBSA ranking events in the 1997/1998 season, preceding the UK Championship. It was held from 14 to 26 October 1997 at the Bournemouth International Centre in Bournemouth, England.
Mark Williams was the defending champion, but he lost his last 32 match against Matthew Stevens. Dominic Dale won his first ranking title by defeating John Higgins 9–6 in the final.