1984 British Open - Seve

[@Dude0000]

10 years today. RIP Sève. True Champion.

[@tonyputod5452]

The Open atmosphere, Peter Aliss' voice, and Steve's golf skills and charisma.... All good reason to get hooked by golf in my young age... ❤️

[@columkenn]

Looking back there is a charm to this era.

[@davidlennard2729]

We miss Seve Ballesteros

[@davidbrooks187]

Seve at his best was the greatest player ever. This was the greatest era of golf with multiple all-time great players playing together. Not like the last 20+ years.

[@kobyashimaru1353]

Love these old videos. Back when the BBC had golf coverage worth talking about. The theme tune was immense

[@gloriouskodachrome]

This coverage wasn't by the BBC, the 1 hour 16mm film was shown over Christmas on Sky, image quality was stunning compared to dross BBC video coverage of the same event. I'm no golf fan, but the footage and commentary produced by Trans World International was riveting. This youtube upload doesn't do the film justice.

[@columkenn]

Yep. The BBC has sunk so far in their coverage of everything over the years. They went from respected to repulsive today.

[@blehoo1]

Golf's most iconic moment - Seve's putt on 18 in 1984

[@user-gd1ow9kb1q]

Remember watching this. Tom Watson was going down the 17th leading, and on for his 6th Open. He'd won the previous two open's, then he comes a cropper on the road hole. Great to see Seve win though.

[@dlamiss]

they were tied when Watson played his infamous shot on the 17th. Ballesteros birdied the last and Watson finished 5 and 4

[@watchinginawe]

There'll never be another Seve. Most charismatic sportsman ever.

[@roywallace3964]

Seve was the Elvis of pro golf. He had it all …looks, superbly talented, charisma… He charmed us all thinking it would go on forever.

[@joavim]

25:02 Seve's winning birdie putt on the 18th. You can see how loved he was at St Andrew's.

[@simonsuddons5652]

Some talent on display at this open. Brilliant golf.

[@davewatts7444]

Still the best celebration ever, seen it many many times still will that ball in!

[@Cartman8402]

I was a few months old when this Open Championship took place. 😉

[@chrismorfas7515]

"Oh, what ecstasy." Delivery doesn't get much more British than that. :-) 25:22

[@geesecougar2]

Peter Alliss is such a great storyteller

[@roalziroalzi]

SEVE IS GOD..... THE BEST PLAYER OF HISTORY

[@billenright2788]

Too erratic a driver. Tight, high rough courses were his kryptonite.

[@mikejones-go8vz]

bill enright I’m glad he missed fairways so we could see the magical recoveries

[@nicholasschroeder3678]

In European history, probably yes

[@neilheron1643]

The British Open has become a big deal for the best Golfers from around the World.I have had the pleasure of watching the 1989 Open at Royal Troon when Mark Calcavecchia managed to win.

[@blackzebra96]

25:00 Goosebumps... Can't wait for The Open Championship 2018 in Carnoustie. Come on Rory!

[@alabinibop]

I love Seve! But did he walk in front of Langer twice on 17?

[@scottmallory298]

"You don't drop it on the green side, dear". Some blatant sexism from the game's greatest male chauvinist there

[@scottmallory298]

@Steve Smith Don't get me started on his views on the Muirfield Lady Members debacle

[@mikejones-go8vz]

Scott Mallory very pretty lady mind

[@stephenmacdonald76]

I think that loss broke Watson

[@dlamiss]

Im a massive Watson fan and thought the 2009 defeat was the worst thing I had ever seen in sport but ironically the third round here did him. He shot 66 and It should have been a 62, he missed 4 putts of 6 feet or less. Although he challenged again in various majors I do agree he was never the same player after the 84 open. And he very quickly declined following this

[@stephenmacdonald76]

@@dlamiss I seen a clip when he delivers a MasterCard gift to someone in St Andrews and the guy tries to bring up the 84 open And he doesn't even acknowledge what he said so It must still be sore a true gentleman and could have won many more

[@dlamiss]

He did have chances following this open and I honestly believe he should have won 5 years later but again the putter let him down. 8 Majors probably should have been 12

[@stevepising]

He was one of the finest ballstrikers in the world through the remainder of the 80's but the magical putting touch he showed in the early 80's had left him. He had some personal problems too with drink which didn't help. He was particularly focused on winning at St Andrew's and you can tell after his approach on 18 how disappointed he was, but this one was Seve's. One of golf's greats indeed. I was absolutely devastated in 2009 when he lost at Turnberry.

[@dlamiss]

Yes his decline was pretty quick and very sad following this Open although he was unlucky in the US Open in 1987. There were stories alcohol was involved and Watson has admitted himself he liked a drink but hasn't drunk for years. I saw him play on Sunday at Lytham and felt honoured to watch the great man end his career

[@daverogers5609]

I guess golf caps were not worn then???

[@chrisdfx1]

@2:58 someone says "get on the fucking green" lol.

[@funnystuff9954]

Couples playing wow

[@simonherts]

I have a wonderful recording which shows drives and not just putting. Must fire up my Betamax and get it transferred.

[@Kevin_40]

Seve had a hell of a unibrow 12:47

[@Will-nb8qk]

Watson had some brain snaps!

[@georgeokrasa6535]

Could you please correct the video title? It's the 1984 Open Championship, not the "British Open"...!

[@nicholasschroeder3678]

You've GOT to be British

[@andrewclench8747]

Wonderful video, thank you. Come over to my channel and watch more clips of the great man.

[@dhtmo]

Peter Aliiss mansplaining. How the times have changed.

[@lastschicker]

There is no british open - do they mean english open?

[@mikewalker1885]

Neither, they mean The Open.

[@quantumpotential7639]

It should be called The Queen's Open Hole Invitational. Or The Queen's King Great Golf Challenge💪

[@christinapankey1415]

Watson is about as big a choke artist ever and was it amazes me he won what he won

[@petercavellini3232]

Christina Pankey what?!, do you play a Golf?

[@jmscoving]

Wow he won more than most

[@nicholasschroeder3678]

It's an odd argument to make about a guy who won 8 majors, 3 of which were head to head against Nicklaus (who, I suppose, is an even bigger choke artist having finished 2nd in 19 majors), is unanimously considered the greatest links player ever, and was the world's number one player from 77-84. We all would profit from practicing the choking art. Fact is, all the great players missed plenty of wins by a shot here and there because they were close so often.

[@christinapankey1415]

Watson is why seve was seve pathetic

[@mikejones-go8vz]

Christina Pankey go Christina, turn you down?

[@boysiedent6149]

It is still so astonishing that in those days the game of golf could be so facinating - and todays golf and golfers do not even come close - - despite the facvt the they all can drive the golf ball near to 400 yards - unfortunately - they all look like week end wrestlers and have the personality of a lump of chese