Snooker star Mark Williams has revealed his jaw is in ‘agony’ after publishing footage of a freak incident that noticed him struck within the face by a golf ball.
Williams had been providing tricks to considered one of his son’s at an indoor golf facility.
The three-time snooker world champion shared CCTV footage of the freak incident, which initially confirmed him providing steering on his son’s posture forward of his swing.
Williams was then seen taking a step again as his son started his swing and related with the ball.
Footage confirmed the ball ricocheting off the wall, earlier than bouncing again and placing Williams within the face.
The Welsh snooker star was seen instantly clutching his face in ache, earlier than staggering away to sit in shock.
Snooker star Mark Williams was injured after being struck by his son’s stray golf shot
CCTV footage shared by Williams confirmed him being struck within the face by the golf ball
The snooker star admitted his ‘jaw is killing’ following the freak incident on Thursday
Williams was checked on by a good friend, whereas a number of on social media have been fast to notice his son had ready one other ball for a shot, earlier than checking on his dad’s welfare.
‘That is what occurs once you attempt to give your boy some suggestions at, ffs, my jaw is killing,’ Williams wrote.
He appeared to make gentle of the incident by posting 4 laughing emojis on the put up.
Williams later responded to a fan’s concern, posting ‘Fortunate it wasn’t my eye. Good lump however high-quality.’
Fellow snooker stars responded to the incident, with Reanne Evans posting ‘What a shot’ in response.
Neil Robertson highlighted Williams’ son’s response, posting ‘I’ve to respect the re load and able to go once more earlier than checking to see if you happen to have been okay.’
The three-time world champion can be hoping for a return to type after shedding 4 matches
Williams, who has triumphed on the Crucible in 2000, 2003 and 2018, has endured a tough latest spell having misplaced his final 4 matches.
This included shedding within the first spherical of the World Open qualifiers, the Masters and the German Masters.
He’s subsequent attributable to play on the Welsh Open on Monday when he faces Florian Nussle in his first match.
