From the article: Seve Ballesteros
Seve Ballesteros is arguably one of the most important golfers of the 20th century, someone who revitalized European golf and the Ryder Cup; a huge star who inspired a new generation of European golfers while winning majors. All fans respected his play and most enjoyed his swashbuckling style, although Seve also alienated some with his bravado.
What does Seve mean to golf? What does Seve mean to you? What is your favorite or strongest memory of Ballesteros on the course? Share your thoughts here. Share Your Thoughts
What does Seve mean to golf? What does Seve mean to you? What is your favorite or strongest memory of Ballesteros on the course? Share your thoughts here. Share Your Thoughts
Remembering Seve
- As an assistant golf teacher at the David Leadbetter Golf Academy in Orlando, Florida, back in the late 90s, I met and got to know the legendary golfer. He spent time at the Academy working on his game and fitness. Seve had always been plagued with back trouble throughout his career and he wanted to work on his swing technique to continue his high level of play. I spent many hours watching him practice and followed him at golf tournaments. One afternoon a few of my fellow teachers and I were watching a PGA tour event on television at the Academy when Seve came in and joined us. The cable went out, so we all piled in a car, including Seve, and made the short drive to my one bedroom apartment to finish watching the tournament. It was a surreal moment for me to have one of the greatest golfers, not to mention my golf hero, watching a golf tournament in my apartment. During the commercials, Seve would lie on the floor and stretch out his back.
- —Guest Karen Palacios-Jansen
We will miss you, Seve
- Seve was a part of my growing up in a golfing family. Although he didn't post as many wins as some, he inspired a generation (especially of Spanish/European) youngsters a little younger (and much more talented) than me. Look at the contestants in any PGA event today, and remind yourself that all of those European names are at least largely due to Seve, and you will see his greatest legacy.
- —Guest Brian Rogers
Seve RIP
- I once worked on the European Tour as a Rules Official when Seve was at his excellent best. Every time he hit a great escape shot and/or won an event I congratulated him on his performance. He always smiled and said - I was very lucky - which was his way of being humble. Of course we all know he was not lucky and his many victories as a player were all due to his fantastic ability to escape where most other golfers would have buckled and lost the tournament. I can thionk of only 3 other golfers with that huge ability - Palmer, Nicklaus and Woods. Not a bad group to quote. A great shame the tumour got him as he was a fit guy in general and worked out on his fitness in his youth.
- —BrianWilkie
RIP Seve
- The time when he birdied i think the 10th in 1984 open & came past me when I was 13 & said 'u like'? my love of golf had arrived & it was due to the great man. he will be tearing up 'heaven's links' now..so sad, so loved, so cherished & so missed..all players in 2012 ryder cup should have a silhoutte on their clothing of his iconic image on their uniforms
- —Guest Neil Futcher
Seve: Creative shot maker!
- Seve is to golf in Spain what Arnold Palmer is to golf in America. Go for the flag, laying up is not an option and making par from anywhere. You could be 300 yards away from the shot they hit and could tell who they were by the body language of the swing.
- —DelHenry
new respect
- I was never a fan of Seve's durig his career, for most of which I was pretty young. He whooped the Americans too often! But the class and dignity that he's displayed in his battle with cancer has been inspiring. Bravo Seve.
- —Guest dave
