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The sad news of Seve Ballesteros’ death came as this issue was going to press. We knew he was not well, that his condition was worsening, but it was still a heavy blow for all of us who love the game of golf. <\/p>\n
I first saw him play in the 1987 Ryder Cup at Muirfield Village in Ohio. It was the first time I attended a major tournament and I was hugely impressed. I believe this was also the first time he and Jos\u00e9 Mar\u00eda Olaz\u00e1bal joined forces in what was to become a formidable Ryder Cup partnership. <\/p>\n
I was struck by his play, his charisma and his control over the situation, and above all I was amazed at how much the Americans admired him. When he reached the green the applause was deafening. No other member of his team received such a welcome. At the time it was hard to appreciate but I soon realised just what Seve meant for golf, for people throughout the world, irrespective of their nationality – although the British, Irish and Americans were his most avid fans. In Spain we had little idea of what Seve represented in the world of sport. <\/p>\n
I subsequently had the good fortune to see him win numerous tournaments, including his third and final British Open the following year. Once again I was able to witness first-hand the great enthusiasm British fans had for Seve. None of the “home” players were as loved or aroused such passions. <\/p>\n
Why did this happen? His game was spectacular, imaginative, distinctive and of an exceptionally high quality – but that would not have been enough. Seve radiated something else: charisma, an explosive personality on the course and a telegenic image on TV screens – all of which turned him into a golf idol, a legend, throughout the world. <\/p>\n
He was one of those rare personalities who only emerge from time to time (not only in golf), who stir the masses and earn a deep affection that others – even those with a more impressive record – are never able to enjoy.<\/p>\n
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