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2012 World Pool Masters

Part of the World Pool Masters archive

Completed Matchroom 9-Ball
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Results

Champion
🏆 Karol Skowerski
Place Player Prize
1 Karol Skowerski
2 Mateusz Śniegocki

Recap

Published April 13, 2026

The 2012 World Pool Masters concluded with Karol Skowerski capturing the title in his hometown of Kielce, Poland, defeating compatriot Mateusz Śniegocki 8-6 in an all-Polish final.

For Skowerski, the victory marked a major career milestone. The 27-year-old reached the tournament by defeating American Shane van Boening, Malta's Tony Drago, and the Netherlands' Nick van den Berg. The final matchup featured both Polish finalists competing at a high level and representing Poland at the World Cup of Pool final later that year alongside their teammates, though they finished runner-up to Finland's Petri Makkonen and Mika Immonen.

The World Pool Masters victory proved significant for Skowerski's 2012 season. He earned career-high winnings of $41,471 that year, placing him 12th on the AZB money leaderboard. The title established him as a prominent competitor on the international pool circuit and secured his place in the tournament's history.

Sources: Karol Skowerski – Wikipedia Matchroom Pool

This recap was compiled from public tournament records and tournament organizer communications. ForceFollow is not affiliated with the tournament organizer.

Tournament Info

DatesOctober 5 – October 7, 2012
LocationKielce, Poland
Format9-Ball
Organized ByMatchroom
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