Seve Ballesteros – Drives #10th The Belfry – 1985 Ryder Cup
This is almost a re-creation of one of the best golf shots of all time. The 10th hole the Brabazon course at The Belfry is a classic “risk & reward” hole with water, overhanging trees and strategic bunkers protecting it’s honour. Only a short Par 4 often measuring less than 300 yards it demands a decision from the tee whether to lay up with a mid iron leaving a short pitch or to go for broke hitting a high fade hoping to miss the water and hold the green. In 1978 the first official tournament to be held there was the Hennessy Cup a competion between Great Britain and Europe. Seve Ballesteros was playing Nick Faldo, Faldo the master tactician went with a safe iron but Seve in true swashbuckling style went for the green with driver hitting a magnificent shot of fully 310 yards carry over the trees and onto the green, finishing only 8 feet from the hole. A plaque today commemorates the achievment.
This shot by Seve in the 1985 Ryder Cup show just what the shot entails, if you listen carefully you can hear the ball clip the trees as it lands on the green. A magnificent golf shot by one of the all time greats.
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