Seve Ballesteros talks about his brain tumour recovery

Golf legend Seve Ballesteros has spoken publicly for the first time about his recovery from the four operations that he underwent last year to remove a brain tumour.

The Spaniard was diagnosed with the tumour last October, news which understandably rocked the golfing world.

Speaking at the launch of the cancer research foundation in Madrid that will bear his name he said: "Nine months ago my life was hanging by a thread. Now I call myself Seve Mulligan," he said, referring to the golf rule which allows a second chance to play a shot.

"When the doctors explained to me what they had done in my brain it's a miracle. They (the fans) have to have faith, if you have a fighter and you are consistent, you win."

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