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Footgolf and the Jabulani: a second life for ‘the worst ball I’ve seen in my life’

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What happened

The infamous Jabulani, created for the 2010 World Cup, is now footgolf’s ball of choice and going for upwards of £500 About once a month, Ben Clarke, the world’s leading footgolfer, carefully pumps up his collection of coveted Adidas Jabulani footballs.

Key facts

  • The infamous Jabulani, created for the 2010 World Cup, is now footgolf’s ball of choice and going for upwards of £500 About once a month, Ben Clarke, the world’s leading footgolfer, carefully pumps up his collection of coveted Adidas Jabulani footballs.
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:00:58 UTC.

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