Seve Ballesteros | First & Last | The Open Championship

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Seve Ballesteros - exciting, flamboyant, wild, unpredictable - he was all these things, his passion infectious. The Spaniard made his Open Championship debut in 1975.
He was runner-up as a 19-year-old in 1976 but it was three years later (in 1979) at Royal Lytham & St Annes, that Ballesteros became the first player from mainland Europe to win The Open since Arnaud Massy in 1907.
His undeniable talent and swagger made him a firm favourite in the hearts of golf fans around the world. He added two more Claret Jugs to his collection in 1984 and 1988. With these victories, he is always going to be remembered as a trailblazer at The Open.
Success across the pond was also a regular thing for Ballesteros, winning The Masters in 1980 and 1983.
At 49 years old, Seve made the last of his 28 appearances at The Open. Playing the opening two rounds at The 135th Open from Royal Liverpool. He was caddied by his son, Javier Ballesteros who was 15 at the time.
In celebration of the great man, this is the 'First and Last' of Seve Ballesteros.
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@golfranda Жыл бұрын

Tell us your favorite Seve Ballesteros moment at The Open...

@josiewallace7968 10 ай бұрын

His recovery from off the green at Lytham in 1988

@dermotgannon4895 Жыл бұрын

I am a member at a Seve designed course here in Ireland..its amazing

@davidbrooks187 7 ай бұрын

Seve is European golf. Genius & hero .

@tonywilliams3896 Жыл бұрын

I saw Seve at several Opens, and he had that extra something that very few do, charisma I guess, but it was also a reflection of his popularity, he was one of a handful that you really wanted to see up close, even when his star was fading. Not many looked as natural with club in hand, either grip or swing. So sad and unfair that he went so young. He is one of the immortals.

@martysykes3221 9 ай бұрын

It’s a real shame for some to get old and lose their skills. Seve was one of those few. It’s tragic that he did not get to live to a ripe old age to bask in the glory of his great achievements. I was lucky to see him play in his prime as he provided so much entertainment like few could. RIP, great man. I really miss the golf from his era.

@onthescrews3026 Жыл бұрын

1991 Royal Birkdale 16th hole 2nd round Seve goes right off the tee and ends in the bushes and has to take a drop. In Seve fashion, he makes a few jokes in a tense situation, shows a little frustration with the crowd but then jokes again, finally he fires a shot that nearly reaches the green. He almost chips in for par and finish with a 5. Not only an showman but a artist!

@piranhafish Жыл бұрын

I remember he was a brilliant player then all of a sudden he was struggling to play and years later he was diagnosed with a brain tumour so sad 😢he was great to watch