Snooker

Our long established snooker team still play on the 'Tutes' originally full sized table.

To keep up with long standing tradition, Snooker continues to feature at Hook Club with two teams playing in the Pembrokeshire league on a Monday night.

Albeit the attire is somewhat different these days. Hook A and Hook B play in the 2nd Division.

If you are interested in joining the snooker team please contact

Jon Williamson (Hook A)

Mark James (Hook B)

Their contact details can be found on the Facebook page of the Pembrokeshire Snooker League.

Frank Richards Trophy

Open Singles

Clive O'Sullivan etched his name into snooker league history on Monday night, claiming the Pembrokeshire Open Singles title in his debut season. Before a packed and enthusiastic crowd at the Black Rabbit Club, he triumphed over Brett John, a seasoned finalist who, despite his seventh attempt, saw the coveted crown slip through his fingers once more.

O'Sullivan's consistent potting proved too much for John, as he swept all three frames in a dominant display, although neither player managed to produce a significant break in the final. The atmosphere was electric as the crowd witnessed O'Sullivan's precision.

The victory capped off a stellar season for O'Sullivan, who had only lost a single league match prior to the final and boasted a remarkable 102 break earlier in the campaign.

After a cautious opening, O'Sullivan seized the initiative in the first frame with breaks of 19, 12, and another 19, ultimately securing a comfortable 59-19 victory.

He maintained his momentum in the second frame, compiling breaks of 14 and 20 to establish a commanding lead. John briefly threatened with a break of 12, but a positional error allowed O'Sullivan to regain control. With clinical precision, O'Sullivan cleared the remaining reds and key colours to take the frame 58-14.

The third frame was a tense affair, with John drawing first blood with a break of 16. The remaining reds were contested fiercely, and as the players moved onto the colours, only two points separated them. The match hung in the balance until a risky black from John failed to find its mark, handing O'Sullivan the opportunity he needed. He calmly potted the yellow and then executed a flawless clearance of green, brown, blue, pink, and black to seal the frame 67-47 and claim the Pembrokeshire Open Singles title with a resounding 3-0 victory. The crowd erupted in applause.

The league extends its sincere gratitude to the Black Rabbit Club for hosting the final and to League Secretary Simon Pearce for officiating.

HERBERT TOWNSEND SHIELD FINAL

SECOND DIVISION DOUBLES

After ‘20 years of trying’ the Hook Sports Club pair of Jonathan Davies and Mark James lifted the second division doubles cup at the Conservative Club on Monday night.

They played Peter Thomas and Andy Roach from the Balfour Club in a best of five frames final.

Watched by quite a large crowd, the first frame was the usual cagey affair with the lead going back and forth. Eventually Mark got the chance for a win but agonisingly went in-off the final black.

Andy and Peter got the second frame off to a good start with small breaks to take a decent lead. Jonathan and Mark managed to get back into the frame, but a very good blue and pink from Peter saw the Balfour make it 2-0.

Jonathan and Mark came out fighting in the third frame and compiled a decent lead. They kept things tight for the remainder of the frame not giving Andy and Peter any chances and in the end won the frame easily.

The Hook pair continued in the same vein in the fourth frame, scoring well and keeping their opponents on the back foot, and ultimately took the frame by a margin.

The deciding fifth frame was very tight with good safety from both sides, but Jonathan and Mark managed to dig in and finally take the frame for the cup victory.

Shane Tucker, Richard Shinner and Daniel Tucker had the white gloves on, and Daniel made sure the table was like glass.

O'Sullivan Makes History with Century Break in Pembrokeshire League.

History was made in the Pembrokeshire Snooker League First Division as Clive O'Sullivan crafted a magnificent 102 break in a crucial deciding frame, leading Hook A to a 3-2 victory over the Star Club.

The century break came at a pivotal moment with the match delicately poised at 2-2, following an impressive 36 break from John Lloyd in the previous frame. O'Sullivan's achievement marks only the second officially recorded century break of the 21st century in the league, with Lloyd himself holding the previous record of 104 made in 2002.

League secretary Simon Pearce notes that while Eddy Collins made a 106 break in 2000, there was a dispute with Balfour Club at the time which means the score has been omitted from official records. The only other documented century in league records, which date back to 1986, belongs to Steve Davies with his break of 102 in 1992, highlighting the exceptional nature of O'Sullivan's accomplishment. Pearce notes that Steve Davies, who was known as "Peanut", was a prolific break builder and had attempted to turn professional.

Star Club's Simon Bourne, who shared the night's scorecard, was thoroughly impressed by the quality of snooker on display, playfully referring to Clive as Ronnie O'Sullivan's "half brother." Despite being a relative newcomer to the Pembrokeshire league, O'Sullivan had previously demonstrated his potential with a century break during practice late last year.

The achievement came as no surprise to his teammates, with Robert Phelps commenting, "Fantastic! Was only a matter of time!" John Lloyd, who refereed the frame, was equally effusive in his praise: "Was a pleasure to ref for a change! Fair play, Clive hits the ball so well he didn't look like missing! Every pot made easy because he had the cue ball on a string! Well done mate, lovely to watch."

We caught up with Clive to speak about his achievement...

A fantastic achievement last night Clive, at what point in the break did you start to think "this is on"?

I knew a high break was on after the first few shots as I had a lovely split going into the reds from a pink. The rest just came together. It helped that I never really fell out of position.

I'm not sure if you were aware but only one of century break has been recorded in the Pembrokeshire Snooker League this century, a 104 made by John Lloyd in 2002 - who happened to be reffing your match!

I had a 102 back in September during a friendly match at Hook Club [photo attached below], so matched it last night. It's funny John Lloyd was the one reffing the game...

And correct me if I’m wrong but are you fairly new to the Pembrokeshire Snooker League and have moved here from away, how are you finding it?

It's my first season in the Pembrokeshire league. I played in the Maidstone league years ago in Kent. Until last March I hadn't played any snooker for 20 years.

Let us know - have you had any centuries previously?

My last century was 20 years ago until September last year. My highest break is 137 in competition.

Article written by Dan Metcalff

https://www.connectpembrokeshire.co.uk/news/2025/january/o-sullivan-makes-history-with-century-break-in-pembrokeshire-league/

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