The Englishman is only the fifth player to achieve snooker perfection - clearing all 15 reds with 15 blacks, followed by all the colours - since the event was first staged in 1975.

Leading 5-2, Murphy knocked in 15 reds and 15 blacks to reach 120 with only the colours remaining but ended up snookering himself behind the blue and the chance was lost.

In 2023 at the age of 48, Williams became the second-oldest winner of a snooker ranking title in history when he won the British Open.

Ray Reardon became famous among early adopters of colour TV as the main draw on Pot Black, the BBC's first snooker showcase.

Back in Louth, a successful open day has brought in new members, but the club is placing much of the focus on traditional attractions, such as darts and snooker.