Declan Hughes (snooker player)
Northern Irish snooker player
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Declan Hughes (born 27 April 1973) is a former professional snooker player from Northern Ireland.
Born27 April 1973
Sport country
Northern Ireland
Northern IrelandProfessional1993–1997, 2000/2001, 2008/2009
Highest ranking96 (2008/2009)
| Born | 27 April 1973 |
|---|---|
| Sport country | Northern Ireland |
| Professional | 1993–1997, 2000/2001, 2008/2009 |
| Highest ranking | 96 (2008/2009) |
Career
He played on the main tour for the 2008–09 season; he qualified by topping the Northern Ireland amateur rankings.[1] After failing to win a match in the season's opening events, he did not compete in the remainder of tournaments.
He won the Northern Ireland Amateur Championship and the Pontins Spring Open in 1992.[2] He is also a pool player, winning the Irish 9-ball championship in 2008.[3]
Career finals
Pro-am finals: 1 (1 title)
| Outcome | No. | Year | Championship | Opponent in the final | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1. | 1992 | Pontins Spring Open |  Steve James |
7–2 |
Amateur finals: 3 (1 title)
| Outcome | No. | Year | Championship | Opponent in the final | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up | 1. | 1991 | UK Under-19 Championship |  Mark Williams |
1–4[4] |
| Winner | 1. | 1992 | Northern Ireland Amateur Championship | Andy Sharpe |
10–8 |
| Runner-up | 2. | 1992 | All-Ireland Amateur Championship |  Jason Watson |
2–5[5] |
