The 1981 Pontins Professional was the eighth edition of the professional invitational snooker tournament which took place between 9 and 16 May 1981 in Prestatyn, Wales.

[2][3] The tournament featured eight professional players.

The quarter-final matches were contested over the best of 9 frames, the semi-final matches over the best of 9 frames, and the final over the best of 17 frames.

Terry Griffiths won the event for the first time, beating Willie Thorne 9–8 in the final.

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