Seve Ballesteros is a man about whom we do not need to spend many words, especially when it comes to his importance for the Ryder Cup team. As a player and captain of this team, he left a deep mark and motivated many generations to start playing golf and to follow in his footsteps. Unfortunately, Ballesteros passed away 14 years ago, but he still serves as a strong inspiration for everyone.
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Javier Ballesteros, the son of the legendary Seve, is disappointed with the latest changes, ie the fact that the PGA of America has decided to reward golfers for their performance at the Ryder Cup. The Spaniard, who is the manager on the DP World Tour, believes that there is too much emphasis on money in the world of golf.
He, on the other hand, feels that prestige and playing for the country is bigger than any money.
"The world of golf is a little bit crazy about money. They should earn money because they are the best players in the world, but they definitely should not earn money to play in the Ryder Cup. You have to play for your country and something bigger than you, there shouldnt be any money. Those playing in the Ryder Cup are producing a lot of money, which is OK, but there should be no money involved in the Ryder Cup, that is 100 percent."- Javier told Mirror Sport.
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Javier Ballesteros: Europeans want it more
European golfers, on the other hand, opposed it, believing that money should not be the motive for playing in such a prestigious competition. The Spaniard is convinced that the European team has a greater motive and desire to celebrate, and if they were to win on away soil, we have no doubt that there would be chaos and a frenzy over the last moves of the PGA of America.
Javier reflected on the last edition in Rome, where the US team had a stronger team, but was defeated again.
"I am not saying that the Americans dont want to win the Ryder Cup, they do, but I truly believe the Europeans want it more," the Spaniard said. "Many times that has made the difference. Last year Europe had a super team, but America had a better team and we completely beat them. I think the European team wants it a little bit more, and in many Ryder Cups I think that has been the difference.
