Ballesteros’ call inspirational for European golf team ahead of Ryder Cup: Montgomerie
September 30th, 2010 - 5:33 pm ICT by ANILondon, Sep 30(ANI): European golf team captain Colin Montgomerie has revealed that Spanish legend Seve Ballesteros’ rousing and emotional address has lifted his team’s spirit for the Ryder Cup, starting at Celtic Manor on Friday.
The European team spoke to Ballesteros for about 10 minutes, which Montgomerie claims ‘was very motivational’.
“It was a real inspiration, especially for the rookies in the team, for Seve to speak to them. We had a team meeting and it was very different because of the passion that engulfed the room, and it was a super time that we had,” The Daily Mail quoted Montgomerie, as saying.
“It was very motivational and also very sad to hear him in the way he is, but the passion is still very strong within Seve for us as a team and he just wishes he could be here.”
“He was extremely open about our chances and about the team that has been selected and we were just honoured to have his presence in the room. As for motivation, there’s no need for that. We are motivated by losing two years ago,” he added.
Ballesteros is battling brain cancer, and was too ill to take up the invitation to attend the Celtic Manor showdown in Wales. (ANI)
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