World Pool Masters
Results
| 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
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