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Lyn Hall [Visitor] in response to: Seve Ballesteros wasn't really missed

Lyn Hall [Visitor] — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:56:45 +0000

I just think when players cough in backswings (not just once either) Seve's been noted as doing it several times..what kind of goodwill ambassador is that? That, to me, is cheating.. I'm sorry he has to deal with the brain cancer but as for his integrity, he could use a few lessons from Phil Mickelson - now there is a guy that is just pure classy!

Joe Turner [Visitor] in response to: Seve Ballesteros wasn't really missed

Joe Turner [Visitor] — Sun, 07 May 2006 02:11:14 +0000

...surely you have better things to do with your life....?? Hint: Try writing about something you know about...

Simon [Visitor] in response to: Seve Ballesteros wasn't really missed

Simon [Visitor] — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 00:16:56 +0000

To David Singer; How can you call Phil Mickelson (not Michelson!) bland? Before you jump to conclusions I will tell you that I am not American, I'm English, and I also love Monty. But I am a huge Phil Mickelson simply because he is the exact opposite of bland. He plays the most exciting golf of anyone right now, he is the most fan-friendly player around (and I speak from experience having followed him several times). He is also enthralling in post-round interviews, polite yet honest unlike other pros who say exactly what you expect.
As far as the Seve-Sergio debate, I am too young to remember Seve's heyday so I cant comment on his behaviour and demeamour. His record speaks for itself against Garcia but I do believe the author was comparing personality, not ability. However, Garcia is not the most perfect of professionals and has been known to ruffle some feathers in his short career.

恒温恒湿箱 [Visitor] in response to: Seve Ballesteros wasn't really missed

恒温恒湿箱 [Visitor] — Sat, 01 Apr 2006 04:30:42 +0000

good

Jack Nicklaus [Visitor] in response to: Seve Ballesteros wasn't really missed

Jack Nicklaus [Visitor] — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 16:33:20 +0000

Seve was better than me.

Haleyes [Visitor] in response to: Seve Ballesteros wasn't really missed

Haleyes [Visitor] — Fri, 27 Jan 2006 23:33:16 +0000

I'm a freelance writer who lives across the river from Augusta. I've been fortunate enough to attend every Masters, usually three or four days, since 1964. About writing and Seve: I've never seen the need to write desparaging articles [like Mr. Carey's] about people, especially if I had next-to-no evidence to back it up. For one quick point, I saw all three days of the '91 Ryder Cup, and I'm quite sure that at least half of any excessive gamesmanship during Seve's carreer came from the American players. About golf: I was 13 in 1964, sitting on the 18th at Augusta as Arnie was welcomed home by his Army in his final victory here. I thrilled throughout my early teens at his slashing, daring style. Arnie tired, but then came Seve. I will never forget one shot ... #17, Friday, 1980. Seve hit a duck hook drive that struck into the hill in front of #7 green. Tom Kite and his partner had to wait to putt. But instead of chipping out to the fairway, Seve was looking up, way up, from below one of the steepest slopes on the course over some of the tallest pines in Georgia. He lashed at that ball, flew the pines, and came to rest a yard from the pin, and of course made birdie. Kite went into the media tent and told the reporters, "Boys. This is over." If I knew anything about his personal life, I wouldn't think it news for me to write, but Seve was the most exciting golfer of my generation.

Tom Halpin [Visitor] in response to: Seve Ballesteros wasn't really missed

Tom Halpin [Visitor] — Mon, 23 Jan 2006 19:37:54 +0000

I saw Seve being beaten by Ernie Els in matchplay at Wentworth some years ago. Biggest gallery of the day, of course, for Seve. A real giant of the game and I doubt if he was American this petty article (by someone who may just about be qualified to shine Seves shoes) would even be written.

rob [Visitor] in response to: Seve Ballesteros wasn't really missed

rob [Visitor] — Sun, 15 Jan 2006 00:23:45 +0000

Hoyt , (is that really your name .....)
Seriously , Sevy needs to grow old gracefully i accept but you have to agree that very few if any of todays golfers could do what sevy could . Technology has put paid to that but just ask Nicklaus to name one of the greatest shots he had ever witnessed and Sevy's 3 wood out of a bunker in i think a Ryder Cup comes very near the top . The man represents something very rareley seen any more and thats why golf is the loser . Trevino is another who fits the category , fantastic imagination and a huge array of different shots . The list is very short and now in the modern era almost exstinct !