The World Open starts in Glasgow this weekend with a rapid play format of the best of 5 frames until the final. One table in operation with a 5 minute turnaround. Somethjing to keep those members of the public involved that might have a low attention span.

So it a another new fangled set of ideas to pep up the snooker calendar. With the possibility of lower ranking players going far with decent prize money and ranking points at stake. It will be interesting see how many of these ideas will be around in two years time. At least we havent got them wearing kilts and sporrans yet and potting balls into a haggis. SShhh dont tell Barry!!!