[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/david-coulthard-catches-golf-ball-in-mercedes-sls-amg-roadster\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/david-coulthard-catches-golf-ball-in-mercedes-sls-amg-roadster\/","headline":"David Coulthard Catches Golf Ball In Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster","name":"David Coulthard Catches Golf Ball In Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster","description":"In was a stunningly pointless feat that even made golf seem interesting, David Coulthard managed to catch a golf ball in his open top Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster that was struck by professional golfer, Jake Shepherd. The ball was travelling at 178mph and was caught in Coulthard\u2019s Mercedes 275 metres from where it was struck. To give the feat some credit, the action has been verified by Guinness World Records. The Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster is capable of 197mph and […]","datePublished":"2012-07-10","dateModified":"2012-07-10","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/coulthard-catches-golf-ball-in-mercedes.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/coulthard-catches-golf-ball-in-mercedes.jpg","height":400,"width":400},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/david-coulthard-catches-golf-ball-in-mercedes-sls-amg-roadster\/","about":["LATEST CAR NEWS","Sports \/ Performance & Prestige cars"],"wordCount":295,"keywords":["david coulthard","dunsford aerodrome","fore-wheel drive","guinness world records","jake shepherd","mercedes","open championship","professional golfer","SLS AMG Roadster","top gear"],"articleBody":"In was a stunningly pointless feat that even made golf seem interesting, David Coulthard managed to catch a golf ball in his open top Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster that was struck by professional golfer, Jake Shepherd.The ball was travelling at 178mph and was caught in Coulthard\u2019s Mercedes 275 metres from where it was struck. To give the feat some credit, the action has been verified by Guinness World Records. The Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster is capable of 197mph and can achieve 0-62mph in just 3.8 seconds, so there was a fair bit of leeway if Jake had remembered to eat his spinach that morning.Coulthard flew past the waiting Shepherd as he struck the ball, amazingly, Coulthard caught the golf ball on only their second attempt.You might remember that a few years ago, Top Gear attempted a similarly pointless exercise when they tried to out-speed a golf ball hit by a pro-golfer. But this stunt narrowly wins (by a chin perhaps?) and claims the proud Guinness accolade of, er, \u201cfarthest golf shot caught in a moving car\u201d. Well ok then, I had no idea the record hadn\u2019t been broken and was up for grabs.The catch took place at Dunsford Aerodrome in Surrey (where Top Gear is also sometimes filmed coincidentally) where Mercedes sought to give their involvement with golf\u2019s Open Championship a higher profile with this unashamed publicity stunt. The video will be used in a viral campaign by Mercedes, so expect to see this in your work email within the next few days.I have managed thus far to avoid any puns, but the bizarre record is already being called the \u2018fore-wheel drive\u2019. That\u2019s probably as good as it will get.Golfer and car image from getitwrighthere.com"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"David Coulthard Catches Golf Ball In Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/david-coulthard-catches-golf-ball-in-mercedes-sls-amg-roadster\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]