| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 19 November–1 December 1979 |
| Venue | Guild Hall |
| City | Preston |
| Country | England |
| Organisation(s) | WPBSA |
| Format | Non-ranking event |
| Total prize fund | £15,000 |
| Winner's share | £4,500 |
| Final | |
| Champion |
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| Runner-up |
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| Score | 14–13 |
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The 1979 Coral UK Championship was a professional non-ranking snooker tournament that took place between 19 November and 1 December 1979 at the Guild Hall in Preston, England.
John Virgo defeated Terry Griffiths 14–13 in the final.
Preliminary round
Best of 17 frames
John Dunning 9–8 David Greaves ![]()
Mike Hallett 9–1 Maurice Parkin ![]()