Seve Ballesteros
As I am sure most know Seve is currently in intensive care after having 3 lots of brain surgery to remove a tumour. I read today that he is likely to be released from intensive care next week to continue his recovery in a private ward before he is well enough to be discharged. I thought today I would reflect on the charismatic man that is Seve Ballesteros and how his presence affected the game of golf.
Seve was one of the most natural players of golf ever. The mere fact that he was better at hitting from under tree than from a tee is testament to this. Not only was Seve a magician with a golf club though he also did a fair amount for the game of golf. He brought the game alive for youth in Europe with his natural talent and exuberance as well as having some battles with the tour authorities. These disagreements with the authorities varied from being about having a professional golfer as his caddy to the number of tournaments he was required to play in to be a member of the tour. Seve played in the first European Ryder Cup team and inspired many young players throughout his time playing on the team and as captain in 1997 at Valderamma.
Not only was Seve a fantastic golfer but he is also a decent man. He, as we all have, has had his ups and downs but most of the time he has responded well to the media and fan requests that come with his fame. I am lucky enough to have met Seve and witnessed in various scenarios from being the head attraction at a pro-am to just trying to enjoy himself on holiday. He has impressed me on every occasion, being funny and happy in his official capacity and down to earth but friendly when in holiday mode.
All in all golf is a better game from Seve being so succesfull and although he was passed his peak playing days by the time I was interested in golf he will always be in my mind a great person for the game. I would like to wish him all the best with his recovery and hope to see him commentating or something in the not to distant future.
Keep Swinging x
Seve was one of the most natural players of golf ever. The mere fact that he was better at hitting from under tree than from a tee is testament to this. Not only was Seve a magician with a golf club though he also did a fair amount for the game of golf. He brought the game alive for youth in Europe with his natural talent and exuberance as well as having some battles with the tour authorities. These disagreements with the authorities varied from being about having a professional golfer as his caddy to the number of tournaments he was required to play in to be a member of the tour. Seve played in the first European Ryder Cup team and inspired many young players throughout his time playing on the team and as captain in 1997 at Valderamma.
Not only was Seve a fantastic golfer but he is also a decent man. He, as we all have, has had his ups and downs but most of the time he has responded well to the media and fan requests that come with his fame. I am lucky enough to have met Seve and witnessed in various scenarios from being the head attraction at a pro-am to just trying to enjoy himself on holiday. He has impressed me on every occasion, being funny and happy in his official capacity and down to earth but friendly when in holiday mode.
All in all golf is a better game from Seve being so succesfull and although he was passed his peak playing days by the time I was interested in golf he will always be in my mind a great person for the game. I would like to wish him all the best with his recovery and hope to see him commentating or something in the not to distant future.
Keep Swinging x
posted by Morag @ 10:15 am
2 Comments:
At 5:01 pm ,
Colin said...
seve is a great man and has done much for the game. this is a very nice appreciation of him.
At 6:26 pm ,
Anonymous said...
Hear, hear!
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