Golfing Legend Seve Ballesteros Passes Away
Seve Ballesteros the golfing legend has passed away at the age of 54 after almost 3 years battling cancer.
Ballesteros was understood to have undergone chemotherapy and up to 4 operation to try and remove a brain tumour.
To many he is a legend who had a charisma that made him appeal to even those who didn’t like golf. His style helped to win over many new fans to golf and played a large part in pulling in new European audiences.
As a player he won the open 3 times and captained the European Ryder cup team during the 1990′s. He won a total of 87 titles and played with a confidence and flair that others of his generation couldn’t match. He became the youngest winner of the Masters tournament at the age of 23 and spent 3 years as the world number 1 in the late 80′s.
It was a problem with his back that ended his career, he was unable to fully utilise the swing that made him famous. Most will remember him in his prime when he inspired the current generation to take up the game of golf.
You can read more in our Seve Ballesteros biography.
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