'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. Hope you have a speedy recocery Seve

    It was great watching you in your prime & was what got me into playing golf in the first place.

    best of luck to you in the future

    From mark, on Tue 7 Oct 11:14AM

  2. Seve He is not only perhaps the best Europe has ever seen on the course, he was in his prime among the greats. I had the pleasure to work for him on one of his golf designs, he is also a very fine gentleman and has a tremendous sense of humour. Speedy recovery.
    Billy Bollard Thailand

    From ladabillsquires, on Tue 7 Oct 10:53AM

  3. best golfer spain has ever had seve is europes tiger woods
    seve will recover from this just like he did from every bunker

    From ruffusgolf, on Tue 7 Oct 10:46AM

  4. Seve ,you gave me -and millions of others, so much pleasure in your skills and abilities on the golf course---there is something in your bag to help you out of this temporary set back and get you back in play,of that I am convinced.Come on Seve...just do it.En can tado,hombre .Best regards and get well soon.

    From anthonyewebb, on Tue 7 Oct 10:30AM

  5. The rightful King of Spain as well as world golf will play soon play his way out of this problem. Get well soon Seve

    From roger, on Tue 7 Oct 10:26AM

  6. Asked about Nick Faldo's amazing 64, having shot 68 himself, Seve asked "Did Nick play all the holes" Seve is not just an amazing golfer, but also a real star.

    From pmcaburnside521, on Tue 7 Oct 9:18AM

  7. You are a legend! All the best and get well soon!

    From Craig, on Tue 7 Oct 9:05AM

  8. via con dias sevvy much love

    From JOHN K, on Tue 7 Oct 8:56AM

  9. Get well soon Seve. You brought some much excitement to golf with your passion and bravado. Who can forget that shot from the car park to win the Open.

    From stefan.howard@..., on Tue 7 Oct 7:25AM

  10. seve you made me take uo golf..never to be able to emulate you..but i think learned alot from your escapes 7 up & downs ..get well soon buddy.GRAHAM

    From graham, on Tue 7 Oct 5:57AM

  11. Seve who is a few years younger than me was our hero of the era. A guy that could do anything orthox that made those stiff lipped golfers cringe.
    To see his demise was felt by all, but nobody will forget what he was like to the young guys at the time.

    Homre! We all wish you well.

    From El-Tony., on Tue 7 Oct 5:22AM

  12. get well soon

    From chris, on Tue 7 Oct 5:08AM

  13. i am 51 also ,,,and worked like a trojan just like seve,,,i do hope hes not feeling the way i do ,,,,,cos it takes a lot out of a man when you start developing heart problems ,,,,and that what it sounds like to me ,,,,,,,speedy recovery,,,,,,is there one???

    From james f, on Tue 7 Oct 5:05AM

  14. A hero to the game of golf. The golf world and Spain have a hero to be proud of. Get well soon senor

    From rigpig, on Tue 7 Oct 4:28AM

  15. Get well soon!

    From Steve, on Tue 7 Oct 4:06AM

  16. speedy recovery seve ur my hero

    From tezzer2611, on Tue 7 Oct 12:56AM

  17. More than just a fantastic golfer; a lion, a star. Best wishes from a huge fan.

    From hairy_jock, on Tue 7 Oct 12:42AM

  18. Legend. Get better soon Sevvy!

    From CHRIS L, on Tue 7 Oct 12:31AM

  19. hope to see you back playing soon take care and god speed

    From glesgachick@..., on Mon 6 Oct 11:35PM

  20. hope to see you back playing soon take care and god speed

    From glesgachick@..., on Mon 6 Oct 11:31PM
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