Golf legend Seve Bellesteros dies

Legendary golfer Seve Ballesteros passed away after a long drawn battle with brain tumour.

Madrid: Seve Ballesteros, regarded by many as golf’s greatest shot-maker, died aged 54 at his home in Spain on Saturday following a three year battle with brain tumour.

The five-time major winner, who had announced his retirement in 2007, had collapsed at Madrid Airport in October 2008 and two days later it was confirmed that he was suffering from a brain tumour. He had been recuperating at his home after four operations on the tumour and a course of chemotherapy.Regarded by many as golf`s greatest shot-maker, Ballesteros won 87 titles worldwide, 50 of them on the European Tour. A winner of three British Opens and two Masters titles, he also helped revive Europe`s fortunes in the biennial Ryder Cup team competition. Bureau Report