Sporting icons : Seve Ballesteros- career & video of the golfing legend

 



Severiano "Seve" Ballesteros Sota was born on April 9, 1957, in Pedreña, Cantabria, Spain. He was one of the most charismatic and talented golfers in the history of the sport. Ballesteros turned professional at the age of 16 in 1974 and quickly gained international recognition for his remarkable skills and daring style of play.


His career highlights include:

1. **Majors**: Seve won five major championships:

   - The Open Championship: 1979, 1984, both at Royal Lytham & St Annes.

   - The Masters Tournament: 1980, 1983, at Augusta National Golf Club.

2. **Ryder Cup**: He was a key figure in the European Ryder Cup team, contributing significantly to their victories in 1985, 1987, 1989, and 1995. Ballesteros captained the European team in 1997.

3. **World Golf Hall of Fame**: He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1999.

4. **European Tour**: Ballesteros won numerous events on the European Tour, finishing his career with 50 tournament victories.

5. **Innovative Play**: Known for his creativity and audacity on the course, Ballesteros was famous for his ability to recover from seemingly impossible situations, earning him the nickname "Car Park Champion" after a famous recovery shot in the 1979 Open Championship.

6. **Course Design**: After retiring from competitive golf due to health issues, Ballesteros pursued golf course design, leaving his mark on numerous courses worldwide.


Despite his untimely death in 2011 at the age of 54 due to complications from brain cancer, Seve Ballesteros' legacy continues to inspire golfers around the world, and his impact on the game is profound and enduring.


Watch some of his best shots in below video highlights 


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