Ballesteros shows signs of recovery

Seve Ballesteros kept alive his hopes of making only his fourth halfway cut in two years in the Madeira Island Open this morning.

Fri, 21 Mar, 2003 - 11:35

Seve Ballesteros kept alive his hopes of making only his fourth halfway cut in two years in the Madeira Island Open this morning.

Ballesteros has won more than 80 titles worldwide, including five major championships, but has not tasted victory since 1995 or had a top 10 finish since 1998.

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