Skip to content

Jose Maria Olazabal reflects on Europe's Ryder Cup win at Valderrama

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player

Jose Maria Olazabal is thrilled to be back at Valderrama, prompting special memories of Europe's thrilling Ryder Cup win under Seve Ballesteros in 1997.

Jose Maria Olazabal is thrilled to be back at Valderrama this week, a course which holds special memories of Europe's thrilling Ryder Cup victory in 1997.

Olazabal made an emotional return to Ryder Cup action after fearing his career was over due to injury, and he won two-and-a-half points from his five matches in his fourth appearance in the contest.

The Spaniard, who is competing in this week's Andalucia Valderrama Masters, admits the memories of the triumph are still fresh in his mind despite being 20 years ago.

Golf updates straight to your phone
Golf updates straight to your phone

How to receive all the latest golf news straight to your mobile

The 51-year-old recalls his popular partnership with Costantino Rocca, a superb hole-out from the fairway, the adverse weather and, of course, playing under the captaincy of his good friend, Seve Ballesteros.

Also See:

Watch the video above to see Olazabal reflect on the 20th anniversary of Europe's outstanding Ryder Cup win at Valderrama...

Live European Tour Golf