José María Olazábal on the Miracle at Medinah | Medinah Memories

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Published 2018-09-17
We dip into the archives to understand first hand from José María Olazábal about the Miracle in Medinah.

The Ryder Cup has become one of the world’s greatest sporting events. Every two years, 24 of the best players from Europe and the United States go head-to-head in match play competition. Drama, tension, incredible golf, camaraderie and sportsmanship are served in equal measure, captivating an audience of millions around the world. It’s an event that transcends sport, yet remains true to the spirit of its founder, Samuel Ryder.

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All Comments (21)
  • @awp7662
    Goosebumps watching that. My number one sporting event of all time.
  • @BenEmberley
    39:32 - poor Jose; you can see how much this meant to him. Him and Seve were the stuff of Ryder Cup Legend, and to win this event in such an incredible way, to see him break down completely and show us all how much it means to him and his team, such a naked and vulnerable moment for Jose. I just wish I could give the guy a hug <3 <3 Seve, Thank you. Jose, Thank you <3
  • @RFED2O
    How on earth can we be talking about an amazing man who has passed away... Yet still gives you shivers through your body... That's what Seve does to you !!
  • @robcalvert8830
    My favourite sporting moment in history. To come back from 10-4 down, in Chicago with such partisan crowds was beyond special. The whole Seve thing was just the icing on an emotional rollercoaster. The team and Jose will go down in Ryder cup history.
  • @barrera006
    Fantastic documentary of the events, a must watch.......with a tissue 👍🏼
  • @beachboy13600
    I tapped the like button when he said it was the best moment of his life, what a gentleman
  • @SarahWilder93
    I truly believe Seve was there in spirit during that whole tournament. Those weekend games was truly golfing magic. I loved the uniform tribute that JMO did in memory of his dear friend. One of the best Ryder Cups I have witnessed.
  • Beautiful moment when he and Ian hugged and cried you can see what it meant to them a true sporting moment !!!!
  • @sama2086
    I will never get over 16, 17 and 18 from Justin rose. Just insane. Utterly insane. 🌹 What a magical week, I have no doubt Seve was looking after us. So special
  • @calebstuart9547
    Seve was sure there that day, looking down from above ❤️
  • @geemac979
    What a fantastic, raw and emotionally inspiring interview with JMO and a Seve inspired win by team Europe. Hats off in recognition to Davis and team USA for their professionalism and gracious attitude in defeat. The Ryder Cup has delivered, and shall always deliver spectacular and emotionally inspired golf. Long live the Ryder Cup; long live the memory of Seve.
  • @andynewman2175
    Amazing interview. What a truly honest and emotional champion and a credit to golf
  • @CarbonitePlays
    I can't watch the footage of the Ryder Cup or this interview without welling up a bit - you can see in José's eyes in the interview how much it meant to him that the European team came together to win under his captaincy and that they were galvanised by a love and respect for one of golf's most wonderful personalities and one of José's greatest friends; Seve. This was for him and everything he meant to the people in this sport. God bless José and I'm sure Seve will have been dancing away somewhere, watching down on it all unfolding with that smile.
  • @jel5034
    3.42 i had tears in my eyes, the end i had to stop myself from wailing. When emotion goes from sport, it becomes a mundane job. God bless Olly and his spirit guide Severiano Ballesteros.
  • @RL11
    Incredible. I can never watch his interview immediately after the win, where he breaks down at the thought of Seve, without choking up myself. So much emotion, sporting theatre at it's absolute best.
  • @oysterman250
    This particular Ryder Cup felt like it was DESIGNED to be exactly how it panned out, just to heighten the emotion and the drama. From dragging JMO over the coals and stare a possible heavy defeat in the face to the European onslaught in the singles (not something that Europe is particularly known for in the Ryder Cup), the conclusion was something of a fairytale - albeit one that lasted the entire day on Sunday! I was so happy for JMO and tears were shed in abundance - of both happiness and sadness that Seve couldn't be there in the flesh, but his fighting spirit most certainly was!
  • @rossc9748
    24.49 👏Big respect. Moments like this is why the ryder cup is great!
  • @paulduffy2610
    Im shedding tears with you olly , great man , god bless you seve