Seve Ballesteros

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)

• 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

"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)