What a shamethat Ballesteros succumbed to brain cancer at the age ofjust 54. He was a giant of golf and especially of European golf, the man most responsible for Europe's current stretch of Ryder Cup dominance.
I was watching the Golf Channel today, and his loss, while very sad to all U.S. golf fans, is especially keen in Europe. Many observers were calling him Europe's equivalent to Arnold Palmer when it came to achievements, charisma and popularity. Both also came from humble roots, a rarity among top golfers. When Arnie passes there will be tremendous mourning; Seve's death is perhaps more poignant because of how short his life was.
I was watching the Golf Channel today, and his loss, while very sad to all U.S. golf fans, is especially keen in Europe. Many observers were calling him Europe's equivalent to Arnold Palmer when it came to achievements, charisma and popularity. Both also came from humble roots, a rarity among top golfers. When Arnie passes there will be tremendous mourning; Seve's death is perhaps more poignant because of how short his life was.