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Seve Ballesteros
Ballesteros could invent a recovery from almost anywhere. His two Masters, three Opens and fierce Ryder Cup leadership changed European golf.
Ballesteros made unlikely recoveries feel possible. His imagination around greens and his fearless play from rough or sand turned trouble into a spectacle.
His five majors established his individual standing. In the Ryder Cup, his partnership with José María Olazábal and his leadership helped turn Europe's team into a force.
For European fans, Seve was more than a brilliant individual. He gave the Ryder Cup a personality and a belief that changed the competition's balance.