Seve's Son Makes Tour Debut Next Season

It's in the genes. According to a recent article in the New York Times, Seve Ballestero's son Javier is preparing to play in next season's Majorca Open on the European Tour, although as an amateur. The event is set to take place next May and was originally reported in a Marca newspaper.

The 21 year-old Ballesteros has been receiving quite a bit of buzz lately for his golf game and its unmistakable resembleance to his father's. According to OWGR #1 Luke Donald - who had the pleasure of playing with the young man recently in the Madrid Masters - the resemblance is uncanny.

"I was very impressed with Javier, he is so like his father. I guess the genes have been passed down." Donald told reporters two weeks ago.

Javier has been working with a new golf teacher since the passing of his father.

"My father was always my coach," said Javier. "Now this is not possible any more Angel Matallana from Pedrena is helping me with my swing at Club Santander."

The one-handicapper has also expressed his wishes to eventually turn pro after completing his law degree studies.