Seve set for spell on sidelines

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.