TEST your IQ with this brain-teasing optical illusion.
Images like the one below can be a great way to keep your brain engaged and give yourself a quick, daily challenge.
Challenge yourself to find the golf ball within 10 seconds[/caption]
In this sporty illusion, we’re asking you to try and find the golf ball among the pebbles.
Set yourself an extra challenge by trying to find the sneaky ball in under 10 seconds.
In a photo posted on the Reddit page r/FindTheSniper, a user asked people to “find the golf ball” among the grey, white and beige pebbles.
The popular group challenges people to find “the well camouflaged hiding in plain sight” with images showing everyday situations that have a fun visual challenge.
Optical illusions like these can be a great way to test your IQ and peripheral awareness.
It works best to use a methodical approach so that you can quickly look through the photo.
It also relies on having a strong attention to detail, with the white golf ball seemingly blending in seamlessly with the surrounding pebbles.
Some golf-loving Redditors found the challenge surprisingly easy.
One wrote: “This one was easy. As a golfer who is always hitting balls not on the fairway, I have a keen eye to spot a ball.”
Another said: “Took me 4 seconds. Been playing golf since I was a kid.”
Others didn’t find the task quite so easy.
One Reddit user commented: “I mean it’s in there somewhere. Pretty sure.”
Another joked: “This is why they make them in fluorescent colours.”
How can optical illusions and brainteasers help me?
Engaging in activities like solving optical illusions and brainteasers can have many cognitive benefits as it can stimulate various brain regions.
Some benefits include:
- Cognitive stimulation: Engaging in these activities challenges the brain, promoting mental agility and flexibility.
- Problem-solving skills: Regular practice enhances analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Memory improvement: These challenges often require memory recall and can contribute to better memory function.
- Creativity: They encourage thinking outside the box, fostering creativity and innovative thought processes.
- Focus and attention: Working on optical illusions and brainteasers requires concentration, contributing to improved focus.
- Stress relief: The enjoyable nature of these puzzles can act as a form of relaxation and stress relief.
Ultimately though, finding the solution can leave you feeling satisfied and accomplished – helping you start your day off on the right foot.
One Redditor wrote: “Damn, once I found it I can’t fathom why it took me so long.”
Now is your last chance to spot the pesky golf ball before we reveal the answer.
For those who were unable to find it, the ball is located about halfway down the photo on the left hand side, slightly to the right of the green.
The ball easily disappears among the similarly-coloured pebbles[/caption]
It’s no wonder it was so difficult to find, with the golf ball being an almost identical size to the surrounding rocks.
If you enjoyed this challenge, you can keep testing yourself with a wide range of puzzles on The Sun’s website.
You can try ‘odd one out’ puzzles to test your visual skills, or brainteasers to test your IQ.
The Sun also has a variety of maths-based puzzles for those looking to really challenge themselves.
Test your IQ by seeing if you can find the odd horse out[/caption]
See if you can spot a mascot, stretcher, cheerleader, trophy and football[/caption]
In this IQ test, the odd one out shows a horse facing the wrong direction[/caption]
The key is to look in the stands too, not just the pitch[/caption]
