Seve Ballesteros' son, Javier, has revealed he plans to make his European Tour debut in next year's Iberdrola Open in Mallorca.
Javier to compete at next season's Iberdrola Open in Mallorca
Seve Ballesteros' son, Javier, has revealed he plans to make his European Tour debut in next year's Iberdrola Open in Mallorca.
The 21-year-old is currently undertaking a law degree, but plans to take time out from his studies to compete in the event next May after being handed an invitation.
Ballesteros, whose father passed away in May, also confirmed that he is looking to turn professional once he has finished university.
"I have an invitation to play next May in the Majorca Open and I will play, for sure," the one-handicapper told Spanish sports newspaper Marca.
"Then when I've finished my law degree I would like to give it a shot and turn professional.
Pro plans
"While I am studying I cannot train a lot. I hit 200 balls every day but I can play only once a week and playing is when you really learn the game."
Jose Maria Olazabal, a close friend of Seve, is pleased to see Javier following in his father's footsteps.
"I haven't seen him play for a long time but he's just lived and loved the game since he was tiny," Europe's 2012 Ryder Cup captain said.
"He's gone through so much in the last few years but he's matured very quickly."
Javier got a taste of European Tour action when he played alongside Luke Donald during the pro-am for the Madrid Masters a couple of weeks ago.
The world number one admitted at the time that he liked what he had seen from Ballesteros Jr, commenting: "I was very impressed with Javier, he is so like his father. I guess the genes have been passed down."
