José María Olazábal Manterola (Spanish pronunciation:[xoˈse maˈria olaˈθaβal manteˈrola], Basque:[olas̻abal]; born 5 February 1966) is a Spanish professional golfer who has enjoyed success on both the European Tour and the PGA Tour, and has won two major championships.
In 2012 he captained Europe's Ryder Cup team to a narrow victory over the USA, which seemed improbable at the start of the final day's play when the Europeans trailed 10–6. They came back to win 14½–13½. Olazábal was very emotional with the win, saying in an interview that that was his number one happiest golf moment and happiest moment of his life. The win was inspired by his late friend Seve Ballesteros, to whom he dedicated the win.
Career
Olazábal was born in Hondarribia, a town in the Basque autonomous region of Spain. He burst onto the golf scene in 1984 as a junior, winning the (British) Amateur Championship aged 18. Then, in his rookie professional season of 1986, he finished second on the European Tour Order of Merit aged 20. In his first nine seasons, he finished in the top 10 every year except two, including another second place in 1989, and he was a regular member of the top 10 of the Official World Golf Ranking (over 300 weeks). Had Olazábal beaten Ian Woosnam at The Masters in 1991 (he finished second) he would have become the World No. 1. He was unable to play in 1996 due to a foot injury but he recovered and recorded further top 10 placings in the Order of Merit in 1997, 1999 and 2000. He has more than 20 career titles on this tour.
José María (abbreviated José Mª) is a Spanish language male given name, usually considered a single given name rather than two names, and is a combination of the Spanish names of Joseph and Mary, the parents of Jesus Christ. The separate names "José" for males and "María" for females also exist in the Spanish language. They can also combine in the inverse order forming the female name "María José" (M.ª José); that is, the gender of the compound names "José María" and "María José" is determined by their first component. The name "José María" is colloquially shortened to "José Mari", "Josema" or replaced by the hypocoristic forms "Chema" or "Chemari".
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Miguel Boaventura Lucena (1889 – October 22, 1912), known as José Maria or José Maria de Santo Agostinho, was a Brazilianmystic from the state of Santa Catarina, probably the western part of the state. He was born near Curitiba, but little is known about his early life.
In 1911, he began preaching against the Brazilian state. When his rebel forces went up against the Brazilian state military and police at Banhado Grande on October 22, 1912, José Maria was killed, but the battle resulted in a victory for his followers, who declared a "holy war" (now called the Contestado War) and believed that he would be resurrected.
A selection of José María Olazábal's best Ryder Cup shots from his seven appearances on Team Europe.
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published: 26 May 2022
Masters Stories: José María Olazábal
"It's a feeling of total joy." 1994 and 1999 Masters champion José María Olazábal describes the emotions of overcoming life's challenges and winning at Augusta National.
published: 13 Apr 2019
Olazábal's 2001 French Open Win | Classic Round Highlights
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published: 16 Oct 2019
José Maria Olazábal Emotional Interview After Europe Win 2012 Ryder Cup
published: 30 Sep 2012
Greg Norman and Jose Maria Olazabal Ball Striking
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published: 17 Jan 2018
José María Olazábal on the Miracle at Medinah | Medinah Memories
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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published: 17 Sep 2018
Jose Maria Olazabal tees off the 12th a couple of times!
European Ryder Cup Captain Jose Maria Olazabal tees off the 12th at Wentworth during the BMW PGA Championship. Straight right, the reload too!!!
published: 29 May 2012
Short Game genius Jose Maria Olazabal "Seve" short game practice Watch & Learn
Video of Jose Maria Olazabal taken at short game area at the 2012 Master's with the EX-F1High speed camera. He is a short game genius and spent alot of time with Seve and other great short game artists. This video is 300 fps.
published: 06 Apr 2012
GW Player Profile: Jose Maria Olazabal
Jose Maria Olazabal opens up to us about his battles with injury, his relationship with Seve and the Ryder Cup, and his regrets about what could’ve been in his career to date
published: 06 Mar 2015
1994 Masters Final Round Broadcast
Watch the complete final round broadcast of the 1994 Masters. Jose Maria Olazabal wins his first Masters by two strokes over Tom Lehman.
A selection of José María Olazábal's best Ryder Cup shots from his seven appearances on Team Europe.
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A selection of José María Olazábal's best Ryder Cup shots from his seven appearances on Team Europe.
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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.
Keep up to date with The Ryder Cup at: www.rydercup.com
Facebook: Ryder Cup European Team and Ryder Cup USA
Twitter: @RyderCup @RyderCupEurope @RyderCupUSA
A selection of José María Olazábal's best Ryder Cup shots from his seven appearances on Team Europe.
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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.
Keep up to date with The Ryder Cup at: www.rydercup.com
Facebook: Ryder Cup European Team and Ryder Cup USA
Twitter: @RyderCup @RyderCupEurope @RyderCupUSA
"It's a feeling of total joy." 1994 and 1999 Masters champion José María Olazábal describes the emotions of overcoming life's challenges and winning at Augusta ...
"It's a feeling of total joy." 1994 and 1999 Masters champion José María Olazábal describes the emotions of overcoming life's challenges and winning at Augusta National.
"It's a feeling of total joy." 1994 and 1999 Masters champion José María Olazábal describes the emotions of overcoming life's challenges and winning at Augusta National.
Re-live José María Olazábal's 2001 French Open win.
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Re-live José María Olazábal's 2001 French Open win.
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Welcome to the Official YouTube channel of the European Tour. Every week you can find extended tournament highlights and individual player highlights from the likes of Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood in events on the Race to Dubai. This is also the home of the 14 Club Challenge, Little Interviews, Fastest Hole and many more challenges, pranks and world record attempts featuring the biggest golfers in the world.
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Re-live José María Olazábal's 2001 French Open win.
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Welcome to the Official YouTube channel of the European Tour. Every week you can find extended tournament highlights and individual player highlights from the likes of Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood in events on the Race to Dubai. This is also the home of the 14 Club Challenge, Little Interviews, Fastest Hole and many more challenges, pranks and world record attempts featuring the biggest golfers in the world.
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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 ...
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.
Keep up to date with The Ryder Cup at: www.rydercup.com
Facebook: Ryder Cup European Team and Ryder Cup USA
Twitter: @RyderCup @RyderCupEurope @RyderCupUSA
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.
Keep up to date with The Ryder Cup at: www.rydercup.com
Facebook: Ryder Cup European Team and Ryder Cup USA
Twitter: @RyderCup @RyderCupEurope @RyderCupUSA
Video of Jose Maria Olazabal taken at short game area at the 2012 Master's with the EX-F1High speed camera. He is a short game genius and spent alot of time w...
Video of Jose Maria Olazabal taken at short game area at the 2012 Master's with the EX-F1High speed camera. He is a short game genius and spent alot of time with Seve and other great short game artists. This video is 300 fps.
Video of Jose Maria Olazabal taken at short game area at the 2012 Master's with the EX-F1High speed camera. He is a short game genius and spent alot of time with Seve and other great short game artists. This video is 300 fps.
Jose Maria Olazabal opens up to us about his battles with injury, his relationship with Seve and the Ryder Cup, and his regrets about what could’ve been in his ...
Jose Maria Olazabal opens up to us about his battles with injury, his relationship with Seve and the Ryder Cup, and his regrets about what could’ve been in his career to date
Jose Maria Olazabal opens up to us about his battles with injury, his relationship with Seve and the Ryder Cup, and his regrets about what could’ve been in his career to date
A selection of José María Olazábal's best Ryder Cup shots from his seven appearances on Team Europe.
Don't miss a moment of the Ryder Cup! Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/user/rydercup
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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.
Keep up to date with The Ryder Cup at: www.rydercup.com
Facebook: Ryder Cup European Team and Ryder Cup USA
Twitter: @RyderCup @RyderCupEurope @RyderCupUSA
"It's a feeling of total joy." 1994 and 1999 Masters champion José María Olazábal describes the emotions of overcoming life's challenges and winning at Augusta National.
Re-live José María Olazábal's 2001 French Open win.
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Welcome to the Official YouTube channel of the European Tour. Every week you can find extended tournament highlights and individual player highlights from the likes of Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood in events on the Race to Dubai. This is also the home of the 14 Club Challenge, Little Interviews, Fastest Hole and many more challenges, pranks and world record attempts featuring the biggest golfers in the world.
► WEBSITE: http://www.europeantour.com
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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.
Keep up to date with The Ryder Cup at: www.rydercup.com
Facebook: Ryder Cup European Team and Ryder Cup USA
Twitter: @RyderCup @RyderCupEurope @RyderCupUSA
Video of Jose Maria Olazabal taken at short game area at the 2012 Master's with the EX-F1High speed camera. He is a short game genius and spent alot of time with Seve and other great short game artists. This video is 300 fps.
Jose Maria Olazabal opens up to us about his battles with injury, his relationship with Seve and the Ryder Cup, and his regrets about what could’ve been in his career to date
José María Olazábal Manterola (Spanish pronunciation:[xoˈse maˈria olaˈθaβal manteˈrola], Basque:[olas̻abal]; born 5 February 1966) is a Spanish professional golfer who has enjoyed success on both the European Tour and the PGA Tour, and has won two major championships.
In 2012 he captained Europe's Ryder Cup team to a narrow victory over the USA, which seemed improbable at the start of the final day's play when the Europeans trailed 10–6. They came back to win 14½–13½. Olazábal was very emotional with the win, saying in an interview that that was his number one happiest golf moment and happiest moment of his life. The win was inspired by his late friend Seve Ballesteros, to whom he dedicated the win.
Career
Olazábal was born in Hondarribia, a town in the Basque autonomous region of Spain. He burst onto the golf scene in 1984 as a junior, winning the (British) Amateur Championship aged 18. Then, in his rookie professional season of 1986, he finished second on the European Tour Order of Merit aged 20. In his first nine seasons, he finished in the top 10 every year except two, including another second place in 1989, and he was a regular member of the top 10 of the Official World Golf Ranking (over 300 weeks). Had Olazábal beaten Ian Woosnam at The Masters in 1991 (he finished second) he would have become the World No. 1. He was unable to play in 1996 due to a foot injury but he recovered and recorded further top 10 placings in the Order of Merit in 1997, 1999 and 2000. He has more than 20 career titles on this tour.
Campillo had also bogeyed the 18th hole in regulation before Guerrier holed from 15 feet to force extra holes ... The only other DP World Tour event decided by a nine-hole playoff was the 1989 Dutch Open, won by Jose MariaOlazabal ... "I can’t believe it ... .
“It’s amazing to do it on Seve’s 60th birthday and to join him and (Jose Maria) Olazabal, my two idols in golf. “Jose sent me a text on Wednesday telling me how much he believed ...