Seve humbled by Ryder honour

Seve Ballesteros has been chosen as the most popular Ryder Cup golfer in the tournament’s history by golf fans in the United Kingdom.

Mon, 27 Sep, 2010 - 15:27

Seve Ballesteros has been chosen as the most popular Ryder Cup golfer in the tournament’s history by golf fans in the United Kingdom.

Nine times a player and once a victorious captain on Spanish soil, Ballesteros earned 32% of the votes ahead of Sir Nick Faldo (25%) and this week’s captain Colin Montgomerie (14%).

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Courts Golf Ryder Cup Place: United Kingdom Place: UK Place: Madrid Place: Celtic Manor Person: Seve Ballesteros Person: Ballesteros Person: Sir Person: Nick Faldo Person: Colin Montgomerie Event: Ryder Cup Event: European Ryder Cup Event: Ryder Cup Madrid

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