Who was the 2005 snooker World Champion?

Question

He was only the second qualifier in history to do so.
He is the current Premier League champion.

Answer 1

Shaun Murphy won it. Terry Griffiths was the only qualifier before Murphy to be world champion, and that was in 1979.

Answer 2

Shaun Murphy won it. Terry Griffiths was the only qualifier before Murphy to be world champion, and that was in 1979.