The 1988 Pontins Professional was the fifteenth edition of the professional invitational snooker tournament which took place in May 1988 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. John Parrott won the event for the first time, beating Mike Hallett 9–1 in the final.