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Spanish professional golfer Seve Ballesteros has won nearly 100 tournaments. On October 12, 2008, Ballesteros announced that he has a brain tumor. Ballesteros underwent several surgeries to remove parts of the tumor. Ballesteros underwent another operation in early December of 2008 to drain fluid from his brain.FOX Sports: Ballesteros Has Operation to Drain Brain Fluid
Ballesteros plans to return in 2010 as captain of Europe's Royal Trophy team.ESPN.com: Seve eyes comeback (January 7, 2009)
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Fast Facts
- Full name: Severiano Ballesteros Golf Legends: Seve Ballesteros
- Born: April 9, 1957Golf Legends: Seve Ballesteros
- Birthplace: Pedrena, SpainGolf Legends: Seve Ballesteros
- Resides: Santander, Spain
- Height: 6'0"
- Weight: 185 lbs
- Turned pro: 1974, age 16Golf Legends: Seve Ballesteros
- Inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1999
- PGA Tour ins: 6Golf Legends: Seve Ballesteros
- European Tour wins: 56Golf Legends: Seve Ballesteros
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Notable Wins
- 1976: Dutch Open
- 1977: French Open, Swiss Open, Japanese Open
- 1978: German Open, Kenia Open, Greater Greensboro Open
- 1979: British Open, Lada English Golf Classic
- 1980: Open de Madrid, Masters
- 1981: Dunlop Phoenix
- 1982: Open de Madrid
- 1983: Sun Alliance PGA Championship, Masters, Westchester Classic
- 1984: British Open
- 1985: USF and G Classic, Ryder Cup
- 1986: Dunhill British Masters, Johnnie Walker Open de Montecarlo
- 1987: Suze Open, Ryder Cup
- 1988: British Open, Westchester Classic
- 1989: Epson Grand Prix, Ebel European Masters
- 1990: Open de Baleares
- 1991: Dunhill British Masters, Volvo PGA Championship, Toyota World Match Play
- 1992: Dubai Desert Classic, Open de Baleares
- 1994: Mercedes German Masters
- 1995: Ryder Cup
- 2000: Seve Trophy
- 2002: Seve Trophy
- 2003: Seve Trophy
- 2006: Royal Trophy
- 2007: Royal Trophy, Seve Trophy
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Quotes
"I look into their eyes, shake their hand, pat their back, and wish them luck, but I am thinking, 'I am going to bury you."Golf Legends: Seve Ballesteros"Despite a slow recovery I am on the right track and my spirit and determination are still unshakeable...If the weather improves I can leave the house and go back to normal life."Golf Online: Golf Legend Continues Progress (February 12, 2009)
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Ballesteros receives honorary membership at R&A | PGA Golf Tour ...: Three-time British Open champion Seve .. http://bit.ly/1qCZdl
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Ballesteros handed R&A accolade Golfing great Seve Ballesteros has been given honorary membership of the Royal...http://bit.ly/4qvfSs
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Golf legend Seve Ballesteros hopes to return to golf after fighting brain tumor for two years. http://tinyurl.com/yf3gksy #fightbraintumors
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Ballesteros joins R&A of St Andrews: Seve Ballesteros has accepted an invitation to become an honorary member o.. http://bit.ly/3E7N9W
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Three-time British Open champion Seve Ballesteros has accepted honorary membership of the Royal
@golfworld | November 11, 2009 11:11 PM
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