'Stable' Ballesteros undergoing tests

Eurosport - Wed, 08 Oct 13:58:00 2008

Five-times Major winner Seve Ballesteros is undergoing tests in a Madrid hospital to determine why he briefly lost consciousness on Monday.

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The 51-year-old is in a stable condition at La Paz University Hospital, after suffering dizzy spells and fainting.

The golfer's family asked for no more information to be made available.

The charismatic Ballesteros is one of the greats of European golf, having claimed 87 titles worldwide.

He won the Open three times, in 1979, 1984 and 1988, and the US Masters twice, in 1980 and 1983.

Ballesteros also played an inspirational role in the Ryder Cup, winning 20 points from 37 matches. He also captained Europe to victory at the Spanish course of Valderrama in 1997.

Ballesteros retired midway through the 2007 season after suffering from heart palpitations.

He was also plagued by arthritic back and knee problems in the later stages of his career.

Eurosport / Reuters

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  1. Great golfer and sportsman - always an inspiration - fiery - a true favourite - a legend and in our thoughts and prayers at this time!

    From vaddam2@..., on Sun 12 Oct 10:58PM

  2. As a young adult in Scotland, I watched Seve enter the golf scene and blow our minds. He was a handsome, polite, gentle man and his gold was nothing short of electrifying. I wish him all the luck in the world in his fight with this health issue. I am confident he will conquer it completely and soon return to a normal life. Stay strong, Seve!!
    We love you!!!

    From Zan, on Sun 12 Oct 8:59PM

  3. I remember seeing Seve at an Open at Muirfield in the 70's as a young newcomer and he was electrifying, and that was just the start. Whether player or Captain of the Ryder Cup team you were up there with the 'greats' of golf and it was a pleasure to watch your skill and enthusiasm. Get well soon, lots of folks are praying for you.
    Mike C, Aberdeen

    From emaness_crowe@..., on Sun 12 Oct 3:45PM

  4. Speedy recovery Seve Great memories from the greatest.
    John & Anne (Scotland)

    From Trevor E, on Sat 11 Oct 9:04PM

  5. get well soon seve

    From ROBIN, on Fri 10 Oct 10:43AM

  6. Seve, as popular in Ireland as Christy O'Connor snr. and that is really saying something. GET WELL SOON AMIGO

    From ULSTERMAN, on Thu 9 Oct 9:24AM

  7. like sinatra the best has yet to come the one and only they are my fav pair at what they do

    From kerso211, on Wed 8 Oct 7:13PM

  8. All the golfing world will wish Seve a speedy recoverey.
    I saw him on a number of occasions and from a distance you could pick Seve out of a bunch of people because he had such great presence. Magical short game, inspired the Ryder Cup team and all round good egg. Get well soon, played a course he designed in Spain,Los Arqueros and it was a real test of golf but most enjoyable. We should give him a honary Knighthood

    From neathguard8 skewen, on Wed 8 Oct 5:18PM

  9. Iwas at st mellion to see sevy win his last tournament fantastic the greatest player ever get well soon

    From horsman303@..., on Tue 7 Oct 11:03PM

  10. I remember watching many a tournament with you in it.
    You were always one of my favorites!!!

    Get well soon and wishing you all the best...

    From HJW, on Tue 7 Oct 6:55PM

  11. Even though golf is a good walk ruined I wish Seve a speedy recovery. Top bloke and great flagship for sport. The golf course, the only place you can dress like a pimp and get away with it.

    From Paulo Porkchoppe, on Tue 7 Oct 4:58PM

  12. My father taught me the game and Seve you were held in the upmost regard by him, having then watched you play I understood why - genius is the best way to describe your play full of flair, optimism and just joy at playing and a gentleman in any other arena. I wish you a speedy recovery, and hope you will return to golf in some capacity very soon - the game really is poorer for you not being actively involved.

    From Eric T, on Tue 7 Oct 4:44PM

  13. To the man who inspired me as well as many many more to take up the sport - here's hoping you make a speedy recovery

    From The Brid Kid, on Tue 7 Oct 4:40PM

  14. Carried the fight to the Yanks when they were sweeping all before them. Entertainer par excellance and a great golfer to boot get well soon.
    John Bagnall.

    From johnsan.bagnall@..., on Tue 7 Oct 4:20PM

  15. Get well soon mate, i and golf miss you very much. u are the most exciting and best golf pro ever.
    best wishes Les.

    From les.foley@..., on Tue 7 Oct 2:12PM

  16. seve , what can you say a genius , a gentlemen , much missed in golf , had the pleasure of watching him play , the first shot i see him play he holed a bunker shot from 50 yards at wentworth , long live seve xx

    From MARK F, on Tue 7 Oct 1:52PM

  17. Just a tremendous golfer and a fantastic man. I even say your name at least 18 times every time I play golf - a pro once told me it is the ideal rythm for a tee shot!
    Get well soon Seve, there has to be a place for you in golf.
    Mike

    From mchalgo, on Tue 7 Oct 12:55PM

  18. I am not really into golf but everyone knows the name Seve. A true sporting great and a genius in his sport. Get Well soon Seve.

    From Rab, on Tue 7 Oct 12:51PM

  19. a fantastic golfer and sportsman and a credit to spain. get well soon

    From john.clark84@..., on Tue 7 Oct 11:39AM

  20. Get well soon Seve. The game of golf is lesser for your no longer playing.

    From The Trout, on Tue 7 Oct 11:24AM
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