The 1991 Mercantile Credit Classic was the twelfth edition of the professional snooker tournament which took place from 1–12 January 1991 with ITV coverage beginning on the 5th.

[4] The tournament has now been moved to the Bournemouth International Centre in Dorset after 4 years in Blackpool.

Jimmy White won his second Classic title beating Stephen Hendry 10–4 in the final.

This was the second time in a month White beat Hendry in a major final after the World Matchplay.

He led 9–0, one frame from a rare "whitewash" final win.