2011 Australian Goldfields Open

Australian Goldfields Open
Tournament information
Dates18–24 July 2011 (2011-07-18 – 2011-07-24)
VenueBendigo Stadium
CityBendigo
CountryAustralia
OrganisationWorld Snooker
FormatRanking event
Total prize fund$425,000
Winner's share$60,000
Highest break Mark Williams (WAL) (142)
Final
Champion Stuart Bingham (ENG)
Runner-up Mark Williams (WAL)
Score9–8
1995
2012

The 2011 Australian Goldfields Open was a professional ranking snooker tournament that took place between 18 and 24 July 2011 at the Bendigo Stadium in Bendigo, Australia.

The event was last held in 1995 under the name Australian Masters, where Anthony Hamilton defeated Chris Small 8–6 in the final. However, Hamilton withdrew from the tournament in the qualifying rounds citing personal reasons and therefore did not compete to defend his title.[1]

Stuart Bingham won the first ranking title of his career by defeating Mark Williams 9–8 in the final.[2]

  1. ^ Turner, Chris. "Australian Events". Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. Archived from the original on 25 April 2012. Retrieved 10 November 2011.
  2. ^ "Bingham claims maiden ranking title". Eurosport UK. 24 July 2011. Archived from the original on 8 August 2012. Retrieved 24 July 2011.