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Athlete
Seve Ballesteros
Famoose for
Winning five majors and transforming Europe’s Ryder Cup presence.
The Open · Masters
- Born
- 9 April 1957
- Birthplace
- Pedreña, Spain
- Died
- 7 May 2011
More people
Seve Ballesteros
Seve Ballesteros was a Spanish golfer celebrated for imaginative shot-making and recovery play.
Early life
Golfing family
Grew up among brothers who also played professionally.
Improvisation
Practised with a borrowed club around his coastal hometown.
Career
- 1974
Professional debut
Turned professional as a teenager.
- 1976–1980
Breakthrough
Challenged at the Open before winning it and the Masters.
- 1980s–1990s
European leader
Became central to Europe’s Ryder Cup success.
Achievements
The Open
Won his first major at Royal Lytham.
Masters
Became the tournament’s first European winner.
Ryder Cup captain
Led Europe to victory at Valderrama.
Beyond golf
Course design
Designed golf courses internationally.
Foundation
His foundation supports brain-tumour research and young golfers.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Peter from Liverpool, UK. CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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