| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 16–25 January 1998 |
| Venue | Newport Leisure Centre |
| City | Newport |
| Country | Wales |
| Organisation | WPBSA |
| Format | Ranking event |
| Total prize fund | £350,000 |
| Winner's share | £60,000 |
| Highest break |  Graeme Dott (SCO) (142) |
| Final | |
| Champion |  Paul Hunter (ENG) |
| Runner-up | John Higgins (SCO) |
| Score | 9–5 |
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The 1998 Welsh Open (officially the 1998 Regal Welsh Open) was a professional ranking snooker tournament that took place between 16 and 25 January 1998 at the Newport Leisure Centre in Newport, Wales.
Stephen Hendry was the defending champion, but he lost in the first round against Jamie Burnett.
Paul Hunter defeated John Higgins 9–5 in the final to win his first ranking title.