At the World Masters of Snooker in Saudi Arabia, John Higgins came agonizingly close to becoming the first player to record a “golden ball” 167 break.

Players in the World Masters of Snooker in Saudi Arabia can add 20 points to their score after 147 by potting extra balls. John Higgins smashed 15 reds and 15 blacks before running out of position on the yellow. Higgins misses the opportunity to become the first player to make a “golden ball” 167 break.

By hitting a 20-point golden ball, players in the new competition have the opportunity to improve the standard maximum break of 147 to 167 and earn an incredible £395,000.

1. Players in the World Masters of Snooker in Saudi Arabia can add 20 points to their score after 147 by potting extra balls. John Higgins smashed 15 reds and 15 blacks before running out of position on the yellow. Higgins misses the opportunity to become the first player to make a “golden ball” 167 break.

   Tue., Mar. 5, 2024, 09:47, UK

   At The Crucible in Sheffield on day ten of the Betfred World Snooker Championships, Scotland’s John Higgins battles Thailand’s Noppon Saengkham. Date of picture: April 25, 2022, Monday.
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   John Higgins ran out of position on the yellow, and missed an opportunity to break for a “golden ball” 167 and take home just under £400,000.
   A painfully close miss prevented John Higgins from being the first player to assemble a “golden