Additionally, it has been revealed that the non-ranking competition will feature a golden ball, dubbed the “Riyadh Season ball,” which will be worth 20 points and can only be potted following a player’s 147-point maximum break.

The World Snooker Tour’s intention to stage an event in Saudi Arabia using a “golden ball” that might raise the maximum break to 167 has the support of Ronnie O’Sullivan.

March will see the first-ever Riyadh Season World Masters of Snooker, including O’Sullivan among the field of ten players together with the remaining eight world champions and two wildcard entrants.

Additionally, it has been revealed that the non-ranking competition will feature a golden ball, dubbed the “Riyadh Season ball,” which will be worth 20 points and can only be potted following a player’s 147-point maximum break.

As of right now, it’s unclear if players would be penalized for hitting the golden ball during play, or if it will stay on the table the entire time.

O’Sullivan, who defeated Judd Trump in the World Grand Prix on Sunday to take home his fourth trophy of the year, says he is excited to play in Saudi Arabia and hasn’t ruled out the possibility of adding a 23rd ball to the table.

After winning the Grand Prix, O’Sullivan responded to a question on Saudi Arabia’s decision to implement a golden ball by asking, “What’s the prize for a 167, have they announced it?”

It will undoubtedly be a substantial award.

“Listen, the Saudis are a strong group, so they can do whatever they want.”

“I think it’ll be good; it would be great to play outside; every other sport seems to be doing something in Saudi Arabia.”