Raise a glass of Rioja and toast adios to one of the most exciting golfers of any generation. Severiano Ballesteros the swash buckling Spanish matador has decided to hang up his Ecco World Class Saddle GTX’s. A few po faced golf fans feared Seve would grow old disgracefully following a difficult year after returning from injury. But we prefer to revel in the genius of one of the greatest shotmakers ever to swing a wrench. Everybody has got their favourite Seve moment be it his part in Europe’s breakthrough Ryder Cup victory in 1985, his major wins or the odd Cinderella story out of a car park. Furthermore, Severiano’s wayward brilliance was a big influence on GOLFPUNK editor Owen Blackhurst’s decsion to try golf in the first place, so the Spaniard has a lot to answer for. In fact Owen still rates Ballesteros as his favourite golfer of all time. So we implore you all to search the net to find out as much about the man as you can and dig out your GOLFPUNK 27 to go over our Top 20 Seve Moments. Doff your cap to the legend that is Seve Ballesteros and I am sure he will be Representing… For All The GOLF PUNK’s All Across The World in an issue near you soon. To find out all things Seve click here… To find out most things Seve click here… To find out more about The Matador’s retirement click here…