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Seve Ballesteros

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Severiano Ballesteros Sota was a Spanish professional golfer, active from the mid-1970s to the mid-1990s. He became World No. 1 and was one of the leading figures in the sport during that period. He won 89 international tournaments, including five major championships between 1979 and 1988. He claimed The Open Championship three times and the Masters Tournament twice. He first drew wide attention in 1976, when he finished second at The Open at age 19. He also played a major part in the revival of European golf and helped the European Ryder Cup team to five wins as both a player and captain.

“Controversy can be a good thing.”

“Deane Beman only cares about the U.S. tour. A man who loves this game should care about an international tour.”

“When they paint the greens it is very nice for TV but not for players.”

“When you play Augusta and don't miss one green all day, that means something.”

“I guess everybody has to pay duties at the Masters.”

“I really don't remember bad things when I come to the Masters, I only remember the good things.”

“Everything has a beginning and an end and this is the same thing in golf.”

“I've always felt solidarity with those people who have to cope with illnesses, including ones that are far worse than mine.”

“Everyone makes bogeys at the Masters. What difference does it make when you make them? Just go on to next hole.”

“I've been given the mulligan of my life.”

“You can't have it all in life.”

“I've had a tremendous life. Tremendous things happen to me over the years.”

“In Britain, there was always a great connection between me and the gallery. It was a very good chemistry because I was never flat in my face. The British liked that.”

“I have many moments of glory, but I have many more, moments of very tough times. I don't mean anyone should feel sorry for me, but it's true.”

“I enjoy England. It's my second country.”

“Everyone knows how much I love matchplay and team golf events in general.”

“In the end, you have to have luck and luck comes to those who fight.”

“I play more in England than anywhere else and that is where I practice and the wind is always blowing.”

“I'm not called Seve Ballesteros, I'm called Seve Mulligan because I've had the luck to be given a mulligan, which in golf is a second chance.”

“The superstar players cannot play too much because they have a lot of pressure. They have other commitments.”