Where is Peter Ebdon now?
In 2018 Ebdon became a Professional ‘Healer’ at The College of Healing in Malvern, Worcestershire, England.
Why has Stephen Hendry delayed his comeback?
Stephen Hendry admits he has delayed his comeback because of fears that he would “embarrass” himself. The record seven-times world champion was due to play this coming week on tour for the first time since 2012 but the 52-year-old pulled out of the Pro Series tournament in Milton Keynes.
Did Stephen Hendry have the yips?
Seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry tells BBC Sport about how the ‘yips’ was the “main reason that he retired” from snooker because he found it “totally debilitating”. The ‘yips’ is a condition, usually associated with golf, that involves the freezing or involuntary movement of the hands when attempting shots.
Is Steve Davis snooker married?
Judith Davism. 1990–2005
Steve Davis/Spouse
How old is Stephen Hendry?
52 years (January 13, 1969)
Stephen Hendry/Age
Is Stephen Hendry making a comeback at snooker?
The 52-year-old announced his return in September 2020 after accepting an invitational tour card to play on the World Snooker Tour for two seasons.
Did Hendry beat Jimmy White?
Stephen Hendry booked his place in the final stages of the English Open with a 4-1 win over Michael White, but his great rival Jimmy White was beaten by the same scoreline in qualifying by Zhao Xintong. Seven-time world champion Hendry has been handed a two-year card as he continues his comeback in the sport.
Why is it called yips?
The term yips is said to have been popularized by Tommy Armour—a golf champion and later golf teacher—to explain the difficulties that led him to abandon tournament play. In describing the yips, golfers have used terms such as twitches, staggers, jitters and jerks. Giving up golf for a month sometimes helps.
Why did Hendry leave snooker?
His decision to retire was in response to a severe loss of form caused by “the yips”, a condition that first affected his game 12 years prior to his retirement. In September 2020, Hendry announced that he would come out of retirement after accepting an invitational tour card for the next two seasons.
Who are Steve Davis parents?
Jean Davis
Bill Davis
Steve Davis/Parents
How old was Stephen Hendry when he became professional?
The following year he won the Scottish Amateur Championship and also became the youngest ever entrant in the World Amateur Championship. In 1985, after retaining the Scottish Amateur Championship, he turned professional. At 16 years and three months old he was the youngest ever professional. Hendry was managed by entrepreneur Ian Doyle.
How old was Stephen Hendry when he broke his cue?
Hendry is also keenly interested in football, supporting Scottish side Hearts and English side Chelsea F.C. When returning to Scotland from the Thailand Open in September 2003, Hendry had his cue broken. The cue, which he had owned since he was aged 14, having purchased it for £40, was the cue he had used when winning his 7 world titles.
How old was Stephen Hendry when he started playing snooker?
Hendry started playing snooker in 1981, aged 12, when his father, Gordon, bought him a child-sized snooker table as a Christmas present. Two years later he won the Scottish U-16 Championship.
When did Stephen Hendry win his first Grand Prix?
Hendry and Mike Hallett combined to win that year’s World Doubles Championship. In the 1987–88 season, Hendry won his first world ranking titles, the Grand Prix, beating Dennis Taylor 10–7 in the final, and the 1988 British Open.