Cannock pro-golfer nails trick shot off the Utilita Arena onto Birmingham Canal
It's ahead of the Betfred British Masters at the end of June
Last updated 12th Jun 2023
Cannock-born professional golfer, Richard Mansell, achieved a world-first by completing a trick shot from the roof of the Utilita Arena in Birmingham, onto the Brindley Place Canal below.
The daring “No Risk, No Reward” trick shot took place ahead of the Betfred British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo, taking place from the 29th June-2nd July.
Mansell, took the impressive shot from the 20-metre-tall Birmingham landmark having only a brief window of time to succeed while the traffic on the canal was halted.
And after conquering his fear of heights, he finally manged to succeed on his 5th attempt.
He said: “Teeing off from the roof of the Utilita Arena has truly been a once-in-a-lifetime experience and a golfing highlight I’ll never forget.”
“Now, I’m excited to get into the real action at the Betfred British Masters later this month - the tournament is set to be even more exciting this year with the anticipation for the Ryder Cup building.”
Mansell will be teeing up on home turf against world-class golfers at the Betfred British Masters at the Belfry, Sutton Coldfield. Players confirmed to be competing at the tournament include 2022 defending champion, Thorbjørn Olesen, and former world number one Justin Rose.