Ballesteros has brain tumour
by Tony Cuddihy, 12 October 2008
Spanish golfing legend Seve Ballesteros has a brain tumour, he confirmed on Sunday.
The 51-year-old, who retired last year after years of back trouble, lost consciousness last Monday and has been in a Madrid hospital ever since.
He has now revealed that he has a tumour, and that a biopsy on Tuesday would reveal more, as well as informing doctors how to proceed.
“I inform you that after an exhaustive check that was realised at Hospital La Paz, a brain tumour has been detected,” the 51-year-old said in a statement issued by the hospital.
“Throughout my career I’ve been one of the best overcoming obstacles on the golf course.
“Now I want to be the best at confronting the most important challenge in my life.”
Ballesteros won a record 50 titles on the European tour throughout a distinguished career, in which he also landed three British Open titles and two Masters.