Olazabal lauds Seve after joining him in Hall of Fame
By Tony Jimenez
VIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) - Jose Maria Olazabal, in typically humble fashion, chose to laud the skills of countryman Seve Ballesteros when he was inducted to the Hall of Fame on Wednesday.
The 1994 and 1999 U.S. Masters champion became the second Spaniard after Ballesteros to be inducted and the 129th overall member.
"Obviously I feel excited," Olazabal told reporters on the eve of the PGA Championship at Wentworth. "I have a lot of respect for all of the people already there.
"I know they have done great things, much greater things than I have. I have to say it's even more special because Seve is there.
"My relationship with Seve has always been a special one. To follow in his footsteps and be part of that is something I will cherish for the rest of my life."
Olazabal and Ballesteros formed the most successful Ryder Cup partnership, winning 11, halving two and losing only two of their matches together.
Ballesteros, 52, who said this month he was 90 percent recovered from surgery to remove a cancerous brain tumour, also won three British Opens and two U.S. Masters and is one of golf's most charismatic figures.
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