Seve Ballesteros vows to fight brain tumor

October 13, 2008 by Aubrey01 · Leave a Comment

After a golf career full of miraculous shots — including one from a parking lot during his first British Open victory — Seve Ballesteros was preparing for the “hardest challenge” of his life Sunday after announcing he has a brain tumor.

The 51-year-old Ballesteros, who retired last year, was set to undergo a biopsy Tuesday before doctors determine how to proceed.

It was unknown whether the tumor was benign or malignant.

“Throughout my career I have been among the best at overcoming challenges on the golf course,” the five-time major winner said in a statement released by Madrid’s La Paz hospital.

“Now I want to be the best confronting the hardest challenge of my life, with all my strength, counting on all of you who are sending me encouraging messages.”