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Seve set for spell on sidelines

It could be the Irish Open at the end of next month before Seve Ballesteros plays again.

Seve set for spell on sidelines

Thu, 23 May, 2002 - 09:17

It could be the Irish Open at the end of next month before Seve Ballesteros plays again.

The 45-year-old Spanish star, who has fallen outside the world’s top 1,000, is missing from the Volvo PGA championship which started at Wentworth today and according to ex-Ryder Cup partner Jose Maria Olazabal is taking an extended break from the game.

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