FILE PHOTO: Born on April 9, 1957: Seve Ballesteros, Spanish golfer Continental Europe Captain Seve Ballesteros of Spain watches the ball after teeing off at the fourth hole on the final day of the Seve Trophy at Druids Glen in County Wicklow, Ireland, April 21, 2002. Continental Europe are competing for the Seve trophy with Britain and Ireland. REUTERS/Paul McErlane/File Photo
(Reuters) - Renowned for audacious shot making, and an infectious smile twinned with a fierce competitive edge, Seve Ballesteros revolutionised golf in Europe and remains one of the most captivating figures in the game even nine years since passing away.
The son of a farmer, the Spaniard honed his skills on the beaches of Santander by hitting stones with sticks before taking the sport by storm aged 19 at the 1976 British Open, leading the tournament for three days before coming second.
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