Woods leads Seve tributes

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.

The 54-year-old, who won five majors and was instrumental in growing golf’s popularity, passed away this morning due to respiratory failure. The Spaniard had fought a long battle after being diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2008.