Seve flags at half mast
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Seve Ballesteros died at his home in Pedreña, northern Spain, in the early hours of this morning when he finally lost his courageous battle at 2.10am.
George O’Grady, Chief Executive of The European Tour, today led the tributes.
He said: “This is such a very sad day for all who love golf. Seve’s unique legacy must be the inspiration he has given to so many to watch, support, and play golf, and finally to fight a cruel illness with equal flair, passion, and fierce determination. We have all been so blessed to live in his era. He was the inspiration behind The European Tour.”
All the players have asked if they can wear black ribbons during today’s third round of the Open de España at Real Club de Golf El Prat. There will be a minute’s silence at 14.45 and the flags are at half-mast.
The 54 year old had health problems since being diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2008 after losing consciousness at Madrid Airport.
