Qualifying matches took place from 23 March to 4 April, and were held at two locations — Redwood Lodge Country Club, near Bristol, and at Romiley Forum, near Stockport. All qualifying matches were scheduled in best-of-17 format with the first player to win nine  progressing to the next round.
Qualifying contests took place from March 23 to April 4, held at two sites — Redwood Lodge Country Club close to Bristol and Romiley Forum near Stockport. All qualifying matches were conducted in a best-of-17 format with the first player to win nine advancing to the next round.