Steve Davis was a dominant force in the early days of snooker's popularity as a major TV sport. He was a six-time champion of the world and won many ranking events titles during his career. He is the most well-known and respected snooker player of all time. He is also an avid poker player. Davis is also the author of several books that cover his career and his position as director at WPBSA. His role as a TV commentator and director for the Cue Zone Into Schools initiative has made him a wealthier individual.
In 1978, Steve Davis was 17 years old when he became a professional. At the Pontin Open, he made his debut in a ranking event. He was beaten by Tony Meo. Davis won several titles during his first season in professional golf, including three B&H Masters wins at Wembley.
Davis's professional career was slow at first, but he quickly rose to prominence as the world’s best snooker players. He won five world titles and the 1989 Triple Crown. He was also the first player to win a world title and a UK Championship in the same season. In addition, he won several other tournaments during the 1980s.
The 1990s saw Davis' dominance wane, and he lost a lot of records to Stephen Hendry. He also lost at the World Championships to Jimmy White, which led to him falling to number 2 in the official rankings. Ronnie O'Sullivan defeated Davis to win his 1997 title. This loss led to his slipping out of the top 16 rankings for the first time in many years.
Davis started to show signs that he was improving after a slow start during his second season. He reached the quarter-finals of both the Shanghai Masters and the Grand Prix. He was also the BBC Sports Personality Award of the Year for 1988. In 2001, he received the OBE (Officer of British Empire) for his services in snooker. He is also a keen poker player and has hosted a weekly radio show on Phoenix FM. He was the 30th person to appear at The Crucible in 2010.
Davis was at the top for the second season. He won numerous ranking event titles and made it to the final of the Welsh Open. His greatest accomplishment was to be able remain in the top 16 after his 50th. He was also an active participant in the PTC circuit, winning the 2012 PTC Masters. He was the only player to reach three consecutive PTC quarterfinals in a single season.
He was also an accomplished commentator and hosted many BBC snooker games. He enjoys music and is a passionate poker player. He has a spouse and two children. He is also a DJ. His current net worth is PS30million, if he's still employed by BBC.