White on top, navy down below.
Seve Ballesteros’ impact on the European golf community was felt — and well represented — during Thursday’s opening round of the Truist Championship.
More than a half-dozen European-born players wore Ballesteros’ signature white-and-navy combination around Quail Hollow Club on the 15th anniversary of his death. Those players included Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, Ludvig Åberg, Viktor Hovland and Kristoffer Reitan.
Reitan, who finished T-2 two weeks ago in New Orleans, has been the one propelled the most by the color scheme so far. He sits inside the top 10 of the leaderboard, two shots off leader Matt McCarty at 3 under mid-way through his first round.
Ballesteros, a five-time major winner, died May 7, 2011, in his native Spain at the age of 54. He’s credited with the resurgence in European golf, contributing to five Ryder Cup victories as a player and captain.
Siempre Seve ❤️
— DP World Tour (@DPWorldTour) May 7, 2026
Remembering Seve Ballesteros on the 15th anniversary of his passing. A legend who redefined European golf, with a record 50 wins on the DP World Tour. A true icon whose flair and passion changed the game forever 🇪🇸
#EDCC2026 pic.twitter.com/vA5Vn5gZlw
Forever in our hearts 💙💛
— Ryder Cup Europe (@RyderCupEurope) May 7, 2026
15 years since his passing, we pay tribute to @SeveBallesteros, a legend of the Ryder Cup and an icon of our game. pic.twitter.com/miB1AJaSb3
The 72-player, no-cut signature event does not include a Spanish player in its field.
Team Europe is currently seeking a three-peat at Adare Manor in September 2027.