Description: (Spanish Professional Golfer)
Severiano Ballesteros Sota, a Spanish professional golfer, was a dominant force in the sport from the mid-1970s to the mid-1990s. He secured victory in 90 international tournaments, including five major championships. Ballesteros was instrumental in elevating European golf, contributing significantly to five Ryder Cup triumphs as both a player and a captain. With a record 50 European Tour titles under his belt, he was hailed as the greatest Continental European golfer by Golf Digest. Despite facing back injuries, Ballesteros left a lasting impact on golf through initiatives like the Seve Trophy and golf course design.