Ronnie O Sullivan at the Snooker UK Championship 2017

Ronnie O Sullivan equalled Steve Davis s record of six UK titles by defeating Shaun Murphy 10–5 in the final. This was O Sullivan s 31st ranking and 18th Triple Crown title, also equalling Stephen Hendry s record for most Triple Crown championships. Mark Selby was the defending champion, but he was defeated by Scott Donaldson 3–6 in the last 64. Michael White won the highest break prize, with a 142 made in the second round. The event followed the Northern Ireland Open, and preceded the Scottish Open.