Seve aims to be back at end of year

SEVE BALLESTEROS, who admitted in May he may never play competitively again, hopes to be back in tournament action before the end of the year.

The five-time major winner has not played in a tournament since October last year as he tries to overcome the effects of arthritis in his back.

But speaking on the eve of the 133rd British Open championship at Royal Troon, Ballesteros was cautiously optimistic about his chances of returning to the European Tour.