Life-size statue of golf legend Seve Ballesteros stolen from his Spain hometown

A life-size statue of Seve Ballesteros that was installed in his hometown has been stolen, Spanish authorities said.

The statue, built in 2009, commemorates Ballesteros' win at the 1984 Open Championship at St. Andrews. The Spaniard died of brain cancer at age 54 in 2011.

"Earlier today we were informed that the statue dedicated to Seve Ballesteros in Pedreña has gone missing. The Local Police and the Civil Guard have launched an investigation to clarify what happened, and all indications...