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Book SynopsisSeveriano "Seve" Ballesteros Sota was a Spanish professional golfer and a leading sports figure. He won more than 90 international tournaments in an illustrious career. He first caught the attention of the sporting world in 1976, when at the age of 19 he finished second at The Open. He played a leading role in the re-emergence of European golf, helping the European Ryder Cup team to five wins both as a player and captain. He won the World Match Play Championship a record-tying five times. He is generally regarded as the greatest Continental European golfer of all time and won a record 50 times on the European Tour.
Ballesteros died of brain cancer on 7 May 2011, aged 54.
Trade ReviewHis generosity of spirit shines through the book * Sunday Telegraph *
A great man and a great ambassador, Seve has represented his country, his sport and himself with class. I am sure you will enjoy his life story -- Jack Nicklaus
Exceptional -- Gary Player
A genius -- Tiger Woods
