1997 Pontins Professional

The 1997 Pontins Professional was the twenty-fourth edition of the professional invitational snooker tournament, which took place between 12 and 16 May 1997 at Pontin's in Prestatyn, Wales.

The tournament featured eight professional players. The quarter-final matches were contested over the best of 9 frames, the semi-final matches over the best of 11 frames, and the final over the best of 17 frames.

Martin Clark, who was a last-minute replacement for Darren Morgan, won the event for the first time, beating Andy Hicks 9–7 in the final.