Tiger Woods hailed Seve Ballesteros as “one of the most talented and exciting golfers to ever play the game” as tributes poured in for the Spaniard following his death this morning.

Seve Ballesteros has been hailed as a "genius", "the king of European golf" and "Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus rolled into one" following his death this morning.

Golf legend Seve Ballesteros has died at the age of 54, his family have confirmed via his official website.