In the Outstanding World Record category: The furthest wave ever caught in a moving car.
An amazing world record
You’ve probably experienced it: a game of golf with your friends, some jokes and gags, and maybe a few bad shots to laugh at together. But what if we told you that a record combined golf and racing has been broken? Doesn’t that sound too crazy to be true? And yet it has happened. A remarkable event took place on April 8, 2021 at Elvington Airport in York, UK. An astonishing distance of 277.06 metres (908 feet 9.8 inches) was covered. But this wasn’t just any wave; the ball was caught in a moving car.
Brave men are needed.
Now you are naturally wondering: Who are the people behind this remarkable achievement? Well, let us introduce you to the record holders. First and foremost we have Marcus Armitage, a talented golfer on the European PGA Tour, was responsible for the wave that sent the ball on its way to its particular destination. but this is not all! The world record also needs a driver. And this is Paul O’Neill. Paul is not an ordinary driver, he is a professional racing driver. He got the golf ball with a BMW.
What makes this record so special is the combination of two very different sports: golf and racing. Who would have thought such a combination was possible? Golf is known for precision and elegance, while racing is all about speed and adrenaline. Seems like a match made in heaven.
Guinness World Records
It won’t surprise you that an achievement of this level had to be officially recognised, and it did. Guinness World Records is the organization that keeps world records. Take, for example, the world record for the toughest farmer ever. They were there to ratify this wonderful event. This moment has been immortalized and captured for the world to see. If you want to see more of these crazy stunts and record attempts, you should definitely check out the Guinness World Records YouTube channel.
