Ballesteros pulls out of British Open

Seve Ballesteros has withdrawn from the British Open next month at Muirfield.

Fri, 28 Jun, 2002 - 15:47

Seve Ballesteros has withdrawn from the British Open next month at Muirfield.

The Spanish star was at Fota Island in Cork this week taking part in the Murphy's Irish Open, but retired after an opening day finished on 16 over par, including a 10 on the par five 18th, and a nine on the 10th.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Tom Watson apologises for 'rude and mean-spirited behaviour' of USA fans at Ryder Cup

Watch: Ryder Cup: Europe post-match news conference

S Bullets over Broadway: Five Ryder Cup takeaways from New York

Courts Golf Murphy’s Irish Open Place: Muirfield Place: Fota Island Place: Cork Person: Ballesteros Person: Seve Ballesteros Event: British Open Event: Murphy's Irish Open

<p>KINGDOM COME: Shane Lowry of Team Europe celebrates with fans -- including a group from Killarney -- after the 15-13 win over Team United States at Bethpage in Farmingdale, New York. Pic: Harry How/Getty Images</p>

'Alright Shane, we forgive ye for Seamus Darby and 1982': The Kerry jerseys at the Ryder Cup celebrations

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

IElogo
LONGREADS

Ireland's Top 10 Hidden Gems

Ten of the best golf courses in Ireland that too few people know about.

Read Here

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Select your favourite newsletters and get the best of Irish Examiner delivered to your inbox

Ballesteros pulls out of British Open

'Alright Shane, we forgive ye for Seamus Darby and 1982': The Kerry jerseys at the Ryder Cup celebrations

Sport

Latest

Sport

Sport

Most Read