Opinions vary, but most people consider snooker to be a more difficult game than “pool” as it is widely known. This is mainly attributed to the larger snooker table and the smaller size of the pockets. However, difficulty depends mainly on any given player’s ability and familiarity with the game.

Personal life. Maguire has three children with his wife Sharon. Due to a neck condition he is permitted to play with his collar open and not wear a bow tie in competition, unlike fellow professionals.

Bowties and waistcoats make the snooker players look more professional. It gives them a “smart” and “gentleman like” look. A dress code rooted in tradition that is an important part of the identity of the game is not likely to be lost so easily.

Snooker referees wear gloves to avoid transferring dirt and grime to the balls as well as to look professional during a game. The white gloves are more down to the fact that it is part of the snooker uniform on the professional circuit as opposed to anything else.

To hydrate their body, it is necessary to drink water in order to be attentive and focus well on their game. Snooker players always prefer a sip of water in order to avoid washroom in between the matches. When they feel nervous or in pressure water is only the way to recover from the dark.

# Top 20 World Richest Snooker Players List:

Career

• Joe Davis compiled the first televised century break in 1962.
• The record for the most century breaks scored in official tournament play has been held by Ronnie O’Sullivan since January 2015, when he broke the record of 775 career centuries previously held by Stephen Hendry.

Top ten snooker players of all time with Ronnie O’Sullivan beating Stephen Hendry to No1 after World Championships win

• STEPHEN HENDRY. Hendry has won one more World Championship title than O’SullivanCredit: Action Images – Reuters.
• STEVE DAVIS.
• RAY REARDON.
• JOHN HIGGINS.
• MARK SELBY.
• MARK WILLIAMS.
• JOHN SPENCER.
• ALEX HIGGINS.

On 19 March 2015, World Snooker announced that Tabb had left the professional refereeing circuit. In September 2015, appearing under her married name of McInnes, Tabb brought a Employment Tribunal against World Snooker, claiming sexual discrimination, unfair dismissal and breach of contract.

Here’s a list of all of snooker’s official 147 maximum breaks:

• Steve Davis made the first ever official 147 at the 1982 Lada Classic.
• Stephen Hendry has made 11 maximums, including three at the Crucible.
• Ronnie O’Sullivan has 15 maximums to his name – a record.

Griffith said a maximum 155 break can be scored if a free ball is involved. According to snooker.org, Jamie Cope recorded a 155 break in a practice match in 2006 with witnesses. In 1995, Malta’s Tony Drago scored 149 in a practice match against Nick Manning.

Snooker Referees Salary: If you qualify as a World Snooker professional referee, you will earn a base salary of $25,000 per season. This figure is the same for every male professional referee. According to Sportingfree.com, the base salary for female snooker referees is slightly lower at $20,000 per season.

The highest break possible is 155. This can occur when an opponent fouls but leaves the player snookered on all 15 reds. The player can nominate one of the other colours as a red, known as a “free ball”, which carries the same value as a red for just that shot.

Doherty was nearly blinded in 2002 in a bathroom accident; after slipping, he struck an ornament, which narrowly missed his left eye. However, the distinctive scar on his right cheek dates back to his seventh birthday, when he fell off a shed roof on to a metal dustbin.

WikiNetWorth estimates Trump’s overall wealth to be in the region of £9m. The 31-year-old is also the first player to surpass £1m in winnings in a single season.

58 years (2 May 1962)

56 years (11 May 1964)

So, how much is John Parrott worth at the age of 56 years old? John Parrott’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from Liverpool….John Parrott Net Worth.

45 years (18 May 1975)

John Parrott

As the other person stated, Ronnie didn’t want it and Bingham lacks the U.K. When it was introduced, Ronnie asked how many crowns they’d want to put on his vest. It’s that they’ve won the Triple Crown (world, uk and masters) and Bingham hasn’t won the Uk Championship nor the Masters.

Davis is the second-oldest snooker player to make an official maximum break of 147 points in a professional competition, at the age of 44 years and 202 days….Mark Davis (snooker player)

Ronnie O’Sullivan Net Worth: Ronnie O’Sullivan is an English professional snooker player who has a net worth of $14 million. Ronnie O’Sullivan, nicknamed “The Rocket”, has earned his net worth as a six-time World Champion snooker player who is known for his rapid playing style.

Net Worth: $14.2 million Ronnie O’Sullivan is regarded as the best snooker player in England. He was an excellent English snooker player who turned a professional in 1992.

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