A bronze statue of golf legend Severiano \”Seve\” Ballesteros has disappeared from his hometown. Authorities are investigating the theft.
A life-sized bronze statue of the Spanish golf legend Severiano \”Seve\” Ballesteros, erected in 2009, has vanished from his hometown Pedrena in the Cantabria region, according to the city. Spanish authorities have launched an investigation after the council of the larger municipality Marina de Cudeyo announced on Instagram that the \”unfortunate event\” over the weekend suggests the bronze statue was stolen. The municipal council has asked the public for assistance in the investigation: \”If anyone has noticed suspicious movements, especially within the last 24 hours, please notify the Guardia Civil or local police directly.\”
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The life-sized bronze statue captures the moment of Ballesteros’ victory at the Open Championship in St. Andrews in 1984. Ballesteros trailed Tom Watson in the final round but managed to turn the game around, winning by two strokes and securing the Claret Jug, preventing the American Watson from winning a third consecutive Open title.
Severiano Ballesteros: One of European Golf’s Greatest Figures
The bronze statue honors the Spaniard Severiano Ballesteros, who helped the European team to four Ryder Cup victories, first as a player and later as a captain. His professional career successes began at age 19 when he finished runner-up alongside Jack Nicklaus at the 1976 Open Championship. Ballesteros won three Open Championships (1979