Seve Ballesteros

Ewen Ferguson plays his second shot at Real Club de Golf el Prat in Barcelona.

Scottish golfers shoot fine opening rounds on emotional day in Spain

Golf fans are eager to find out the venue for the 2028 Open, which will follow editions at Royal Birkdale this year then St Andrews next year

2028 Open venue decision imminent but Scottish courses set to miss out

Rory McIlroy plays a shot from the trees during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club

'Must do better' - McIlroy on losing Masters lead to in-form Young

David Law was pleased to get four rounds under his belt in the first event of the new 2026 DP World Tour campaign

'Something to build on' - Scottish golfer on his start to new season

Colin Montgomerie is presented with the Harry Vardon Trophy for an eight time in 2015 by George O'Grady, then Executive Director of the European Tour, at the end of the Volvo Masters at the Valderrama in Spain

Colin Montgomerie 'honoured' by Rory McIlroy's Race to Dubai praise

Rory McIlroy celebrates his recent seventg Race to Dubai title triumph with daughter Poppy and wife Erica at Jumeirah Golf Estates

Montgomerie makes Race to Dubai pledge if he loses record to McIlroy

Rory McIlroy a birdie putt on the 18th green on day three of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai

McIlroy on verge of 'getting a little bit closer to Monty'

Rory McIlroy speaks to the media during a press conference prior to the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai

McIlroy opens up on why he's happy to 'step up' for DP World Tour

Spectators react to Rory McIlroy’s eagle putt on the 72nd hole in the Amgen Irish Open at The K Club on Sunday

Why young fans will cherish 'I was there' moment created by McIlroy Martin Dempster

Connor Syme shows off the trophy after landing his maiden DP World Tour win in the KLM Open at The International Golfclub in Badhoevedorp

Syme savours 'unreal' maiden DP World Tour win in KLM Open

Carla Bernat Escuder kisses the trophy after winning the Augusta National Women's Amateur at Augusta National

More Spanish success at Augusta - and this time it's in women's event

Michael Stewart pictured during last year's 151st Open at Royal Liverpool. Picture: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

The Open extras: Michael Stewart return, Paul Lawrie award, Roblox rise

Jon Rahm, the fourth Spaniard to triumph at Augusta National, shows off the trophy with his father Edorta after winning last year's Masters. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Rahm recalls magical Masters memory alongside dad in Archerfield Links top

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 09: Jon Rahm of Spain poses with the Masters trophy during the Green Jacket Ceremony after winning the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 09, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Rahm serving up Basque banquet ahead of Masters title defence

The par-3 17th forms part of a tough closing stretch on the New Course at St Andrews. Picture: St Andrews Links Trust

Do Scottish golfers take special St Andrews feeling for granted?

Two-time major winner Jon Rahm is welcome to LIV Golf by the circuit's CEO and commissioner Greg Norman. Picture: LIV Golf

Jon Rahm's switch to LIV Golf has left me scunnered and close to hating the game

Jon Rahm's lips have been tight since it was rumoured that he could be set for a sensational move to the LIV Golf League. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Why it’s one of those head-hurting times to be covering golf

Ivor Robson has passed away at the age of 83.

Tributes paid to Robson after famous official starter of The Open dies at 83

Jon Rahm of Team Europe celebrates after chipping in for an eagle on the 16th during the first-day fourball matches in the Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome. Picture: Patrick Smith/Getty Images.

How golfing gladiator Rahm shone on record-equalling Ryder Cup day for Europe

Bob MacIntyre of Team Europe speaks in a press conference ahead of the 44th Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

MacIntyre set to be inspired by European legends Seve and Monty

Matt Fitzpatrick of England plays his tee shot on the 18th hole during Day Three of the Omega European Masters at Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club on September 02, 2023 in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Fitzpatrick closes on Ryder Cup spot after extending lead at European Masters

Jon Rahm of Spain poses with the Masters trophy during the Green Jacket Ceremony after winning the 2023 Masters. Picture: Christian Petersen/Getty Images.

New Masters champion Jon Rahm: This one was for Seve!

Jon Rahm of Spain celebrates on the 18th green after winning the 2023 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Christian Petersen/Getty Images.

Spanish stars align at Augusta National as Jon Rahm wins 87th Masters

Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka walk up the 13th fairway during the continuation of the weather-delayed third round of the 2023 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Brooks Koepka 'fine' with two-shot lead after third round in 87th Masters

Rory McIlroy has never won the Masters but is among the main contenders.

The Masters 2023 contenders: McIlroy, Smith, Scheffler and more

Sandy Lyle walks up to the 18th green at Augusta National en route to victory in the 1988 Masters. Picture: Allsport UK/Allsport.

'Such a strong player. Such a good guy' - Lyle praised by North

Craig Howie in action during the final round of the Magical Kenya Open Presented by Absa. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

Campillo proves scourge of Scots again as Spaniard wins Magical Kenya Open

Jon Rahm shows off the trophy after winning the acciona Open de Espana presented by Madrid at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

Jon Rahm matches Spanish Open title tally of 'great hero' Seve Ballesteros

Commissioned by the R&A, ‘SEVE Artist Fighter Legend’ was directed by Joss Holmes and David White.

New Seve Ballesteros film finally does golf's 007 justice

Jon Rahm and Sergio Garcia during the win in the opening session of the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. Picture: Patrick Smith/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup 2021: Sergio Garcia equals record for most match wins

Colin Montgomerie holds the Ryder Cup after Europe's win at The K Club in Straffan, Co Kildare, in 2006. Picture: Adrian Dennis/AFP via Getty Images.

Ryder Cup 2021: Jon Rahm inspired by 'tough to beat' Colin Montgomerie

Jon Rahm of Spain celebrates with the trophy alongside his wife, Kelley, and son, Kepa, after winning the 2021 US Open at Torrey Pines. Picture: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images.

How fatherhood helped Jon Rahm land first major in 121st US Open

Spanish golfing legend Seve Ballesteros co-designed the course. Picture: contributed.

Cumbernauld's Westerwood golf resort set 'fore' investment boost

Seve Ballesteros celebrates on the 18th fairway on his way to his first Open victory at Royal Lytham St Annes in 1979. Picture: Steve Powell/Allsport

Seve Ballesteros: St Andrews to host exhibition celebrating his life

Tournament host Rafa Cabrera Bello poses for a portrait ahead of the Gran Canaria Lopesan Open at Meloneras Golf Club. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Home hero Rafa Cabrera Bello hoping to shine in Gran Canaria

Jon Rahm of Spain celebrates after winning during The Memorial Tournament last July at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. Picture: Andy Lyons/Getty Images.

Jon Rahm hoping to swap nappy duties for Masters glory

Bob MacIntyre hits his tee-shot on the first hole in the third round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Bob MacIntyre vows to put 'everything on the line' in bid for Dubai win

Peter Alliss sits in the royal box on Centre Court at Wimbledon with his wife Jackie in 2013. Picture: Glyn Kirl/AFP.

Peter Alliss made golf worth watching with his wit and wisdom

Sergio Garcia celebrates with the Masters Trophy during the Green Jacket ceremony after he won in a play-off in 2017 at Augusta National. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images

Masters: 2017 winner Sergio Garcia withdraws after catching COVID-19

Adrian Otaegui poses with the trophy following his victory in the Scottish Championship presented by AXA at Fairmont St Andrews. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images

Jose Maria Olazabal inspired compatriot's Scottish Championship success

Adrian Otaegui celebrates holing the winning putt with his caddie on the 18th green during the final round of the Scottish Championship presented by AXA at Fairmont St Andrews. Picture: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images

Adrian Otaegui joins Seve Ballesteros in savouring St Andrews success

Scotland's Colin Montgomerie is the only man to win the PGA Championship three years running.

15 illustrious winners of the PGA Championship
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Jon Rahm: In red-hot form. Picture: Getty

Jon Rahm aiming to be world No 1 for ‘long time’

Jon Rahm holds the Memorial Tournament trophy following his victory at Muirfield Village. Picture: AP.

Jon Rahm survives late scare to win Memorial Tournament and become world No 1

Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus line up their putts in The Open For The Ages.

Imagine Seve Ballesteros playing against Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods

If Jon Rahm is victorious in the season-ending tournament in Dubai, it would also see him finish the season as European No 1.
Photograph: Andrew Redington/Getty Images

Jon Rahm like clockwork in Rolex Series events as he closes in on Dubai win

Lexi Thompson takes aprt in the pro-am for the AIG Women's British Open at Woburn. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty

Lexi Thompson apologies over passport disruption in Woburn build up

Stephen Dundas was Amateur champion in 1993.

Masters memories: Gary Player told me ‘practise harder laddie!’

Europe captain Thomas Bjorn. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images

Europe captain Thomas Bjorn knows big lead can soon disappear

Matthew Fitzpatrick plays a shot on the seventh hole. Pic: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images

Matt Fitzpatrick takes two-shot lead into European Masters final round

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Miguel Angel Jimenez hails Seve Bellesteros - '˜my inspiration'

Tom Watson tees off at the 18th during day three of the Senior Open at Old Course St Andrews. Picture: Kenny Smith/PA

Tom Watson wows St Andrews galleries again in Senior Open

Gary Player speaks to the media at Carnoustie. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images

Gary Player says game needs victory for '˜superstar' Tiger Woods

Bernhard Langer acknowledges the crowd during the 2005 Open Championship in St Andrews. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty

Bernhard Langer: St Andrews is perfect stage for history bid

Costantino Rocca tries to recreate his famous 1995 putt. Picture: Kenny Smith

Costantino Rocca bids to recreate his famous Old Course putt

Sergio Garcia enjoys his moment of triumph in winning last years Masters. Photograph: Harry How/Getty Images

Masters champion Sergio Garcia rejoices in '˜annus mirabilis'

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