IPA world champion Jon McAllister (Picture: Sean Trivass)
Bournemouth will play host to the first event of the International Professional Pool Players Association tour of 2020 this weekend.
Taking place at Carrington House Hotel, the IPA is set to make its first ever visit to the venue.
A field of around 160 players will compete for four titles across the weekend - professional, open, amateur and ladies championships.
The tournament starts on Friday and will be screened live on BBC on both Saturday and Sunday. Entry is free for spectators for all three days.
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