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Golf World Celebrates the Greatness of Seve Ballesteros, but Unfortunately at Jordan Spieth’s Expense
Whenever two golfers are spoken of together, their comparison is bound to take place. However, sometimes, it feels wrong to do so. Similarly, recently, a question on Jordan Spieth and Seve Ballesteros was raised, and the golf community was not happy.
Belonging to two different eras of golf, by the time Jordan Spieth was born, Seve’s professional career was in the last years of its historic run. With 50 triumphs on the European Tour, the most titles ever bagged, he has no doubt secured himself a permanent spot in the golf world. On the other hand, 28-year-old Spieth has 12-wins on the PGA tour, though many more years left to go.
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So, what did the fans think when a comparison between the Spaniard and American was conducted? Let’s check it out.
Golf Digest posts a poll about Jordan Spieth and Ballesteros; fans offended
Golf Digest recently took to Twitter to post a picture asking, “72nd hole. In the trees. Birdie to win. Who are you picking?” Further, the photograph was a collage of Spieth and Seve. However, unlike always, they didn’t receive direct answers from fans, explaining their choice of golfer. No, for multiple reasons, most of the fans didn’t like the idea of this.
Seve or Spieth? pic.twitter.com/qy7UrNUF8U
— Golf Digest (@GolfDigest) January 16, 2022
Spieth, since Seve is dead
— ‘Chute Adams (@Jeff31454001) January 16, 2022
Not a Seve fan – but this is disrespectful to his legacy.
— TAAR (@realTLIT) January 16, 2022
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Toughest guy to run down on the lead of a major. Tiger Woods or Jean Van de Velde. Who are you picking ?
— Ace McDuff (@ace_mcduff) January 16, 2022
Is this a serious question? Seve all day, everyday & twice on Sunday. He played in an era where you could actually curve the ball a lot.
— Liam Brandt (@SirSportsman) January 16, 2022
Different generations and equipment but I think even Jordan will pick Seve to get out of that bark and land on 13th green at Augusta
— Ziad Al-Ahmadi (@ahmadi_ziad) January 16, 2022
Having watched both play, Seve by a mile. To be fair, it is harder to work the ball the same way Seve did with current clubs and balls, but Seve nonetheless.
— Ooh Matron (@OohMatron1) January 16, 2022
What ridiculous question…
— Sean Mc Laughlin (@thebattler2000) January 16, 2022
Seve, and it isn’t even close. I love Jordan and his game, but I don’t think he has “earned” Seve’s timely escapability just yet.
— JJ Smith (@JJ_Smith22) January 16, 2022
I mean really?? Lol not even close and I’m a Jordan fan
— Chris Manning (@chrismanning17) January 16, 2022
What’s this, “ask a stupid question” day? Seve by a million
— Rick Tullikopf (@tullikopf_rick) January 16, 2022
Seve. For every single day, for every condition, for every hole and every shot. #seve #spanishhands
— Jorge Bultó (@JorgeBulto) January 16, 2022
If you don’t know the answer I’m not sure you should have a magazine
— caleb phipps (@phipps_caleb) January 16, 2022
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What are your thoughts on this? Do you think they went too far or was it just a simple poll, not meant to be taken too seriously?
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