Coulthard sets Guinness record by catching golf ball with SLS roadster

In the latest publicity stunt by German automaker Mercedes-Benz, renowned F1 driver David Coulthard attempts to catch a flying golf ball in the SLS AMG roadster. The feat was marked as one of the achievements in the Guinnes World of Records, for the furthest golf shot caught in a car.

The 571hp SLS AMG Roadster, piloted by David, caught a golf ball in the cabin of the car 275 metres from the tee. Then, the car was travelling at 120mph (194km/h). 

David Coulthard said: “This world record attempt is definitely one of the most unusual things I’ve ever been asked to do with a car! Jake Shepherd was great to work with and the performance of the SLS AMG Roadster made driving to catch a mid-air golf ball even more exciting. I am honoured to have received the Guinness World Record for the furthest golf shot caught in a car.”

David George,Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars Marketing Director, concluded: “We thought we’d do something exciting to celebrate this special car, and our association with golf ahead of the upcoming Open Championship. It was great to set a new world record in the process thanks to an amazing effort from David and Jake.”