1999 Welsh Open (snooker)

1999 Regal Welsh Open
Tournament information
Dates25–31 January 1999 (1999-01-25 – 1999-01-31)
VenueCardiff International Arena
CityCardiff
CountryWales
OrganisationWPBSA
FormatRanking event
Total prize fund£382,900
Winner's share£60,000
Highest break Ronnie O'Sullivan (ENG) (147)
Final
Champion Mark Williams (WAL)
Runner-up Stephen Hendry (SCO)
Score9–8
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2000

The 1999 Welsh Open (officially the 1999 Regal Welsh Open) was a professional ranking snooker tournament that took place between 25 and 31 January 1999 at the Cardiff International Arena in Cardiff, Wales.

Paul Hunter was the defending champion, but he lost his last 32 match against Fergal O'Brien.

Mark Williams defeated Stephen Hendry 9–8 in the final to win his fifth ranking title.