Olazabal says Seve not ready to retire

Jose Maria Olazabal does not think Seve Ballesteros is ready to retire from golf.

Thu, 11 Jul, 2002 - 08:52

Jose Maria Olazabal does not think Seve Ballesteros is ready to retire from golf.

Ballesteros misses his first Open championship next week since his debut in 1975, a decision taken immediately after he had a round of 89 in the Irish Open two weeks ago.

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Courts Golf Heathrow Place: Loch Lomond Person: Olazabal Person: Seve Person: Jose Maria Olazabal Person: Seve Ballesteros Person: Ballesteros Event: Open Championship Event: Irish Open Event: Scottish Open Event: Open

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