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Faldo: Rory's closing the gap on Seve
Irish Daily Star
|July 16, 2025
NICK FALDO says Seve Ballesteros still ranks above Rory Mcllroy as Europe's greatest golfer.
But six-time Major winner Faldo believes the County Down man can change that by winning this week's Open — and adding even more big titles.
Mcllroy (36) became the first European to complete the career Grand Slam with his emotional Masters win at Augusta in April.
He has now won five Majors — the same as Ryder Cup legend Ballesteros - and one behind Faldo.
Debated
The Sky Sports Golf analyst said: "It is always debated on the numbers but I would put him past me.
"Whether he has won the battle against Seve? Seve won a lot of tournaments - about 50 in Europe and five Majors.
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