Seve back on tour but future remains unclear

SEVE BALLESTEROS makes his first appearance for almost four months in the BMW International Open today but serious question marks remain over his future.

"I will play when I feel, simple as that," a subdued Ballesteros said as he prepared for his first tournament since missing the cut in the Benson and Hedges International in May. The 46-year-old was last seen on tour when he pulled out of the Volvo PGA Championship at Wentworth citing the 'flu, the day after he had been fined and severely reprimanded by the tour for his conduct at the Italian Open.

The five-time Major winner was disqualified for signing for an incorrect score after refusing to accept a one-stroke penalty for slow play and altering his card. He then accused the European Tour 'mafia' of waging 'a war' against him, alleging officials were out to get him because of his membership of the so-called 'Gang of Four' who complained about how the tour was being run.