Ballesteros continues recovery

Golfing great Seve Ballesteros is continuing to make good progress today following a third operation to remove a brain tumour.

Madrid’s La Paz hospital on Monday released a statement which said the 51-year-old was conscious, breathing unaided and communicating with relatives.

Ballesteros underwent a lengthy procedure on October 24 to alleviate pressure on his brain caused by an edema and to remove remaining tumour tissues following two previous operations.

“The patient Mr Severiano Ballesteros continues to progress favourably,” read the hospital statement. “He is conscious, breathing spontaneously and can talk with his family.

“He has begun to receive rehabilitation treatment in the intensive care unit.”

Ballesteros, the five-time Major winner, was diagnosed with a tumour after losing consciousness at Madrid Airport early last month.