Seve ready for Asian challenge

SEVE BALLESTEROS, determined to make a successful return to golf this season, begins 2007 this week as the non-playing captain of the Europe team hoping to defend the Royal Trophy against Asia in Bangkok.

Ballesteros led his side to a 9-7 victory in the inaugural match last year and has five of the successful Ryder Cup team under him this time.

“Darren Clarke, Lee Westwood and Paul McGinley are all hardened Ryder Cup campaigners,” he said.