The World Masters is the final event of six ranking events of the Short Mat Players Tour 2017-18 season.
Note: Timings are a guide only and may vary.
| Champion | £1,000 |
| Runner-up | £500 |
| Third | £200 |
| Fourth | £100 |
| Quarter Finals | £27.50 SMPT Voucher |
| Plate Champion | £55 SMPT Voucher |
| Plate Runner-up | £27.50 SMPT Vocuher |
| Shield Champion | £27.50 SMPT Vocuher |
Prizes and format are subject to entries and prizes will be awarded in the form of vouchers.
| Location | Belfast Indoor Bowls Club – World Masters |
| Date | Sat 21 Apr 2018-Sun 22 Apr 2018 |
| Entry Fee | £27.50 |
| Max Entries | 234 |
| Floor Surface | Bowls Rink |
| Mat Type | Wygreen Original |
| 2025 | Shane Hand |
| 2024 | Alex Kley |
| 2023 | Alex Kley |
| 2019 | Alan Paul |
| 2018 | Gary McNabb |
| 2017 | Joe Beattie |
| 2016 | Gary Burke |
| 2015 | Mark Beattie |
| 2014 | Gerry McCabe |
| 2013 | Alan Paul |
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