Serge is back!

Well, it’s about time… Sergio Garcia captured his first European Tour title in three years with a three-stroke victory over 38-year-old Swede Peter Hedblom on his home course at the Castello Masters, moving him up to third in the world rankings in the process!

The Spaniard, who has edged past Vijay Singh into third spot, recorded his first European Tour victory since 2005 at an event that he helped host at the Club de Campo del Mediterraneo – the course he grew up playing and where his father is still the professional.

After he had collected the unusual looking trophy, Garcia was quick to dedicate his success to compatriot Seve Ballesteros who remains in intensive care in a Madrid hospital after a third operation to treat a brain tumour.

“I couldn’t help but think of Seve and I hope this victory helps him to get a little better.”

So while it’s great to see Sergio finding a bit of form, it’s just a shame that it has come a few months too late with the Americans the smug owners of the Ryder Cup.

Third op for super Seve

Golf legend Seve Ballesteros is undergoing a third operation to reduce brain swelling after the discovery of a tumour earlier this month.

The 51-year-old collapsed on 6 October and is in a serious but stable condition at La Paz Hospital in Madrid. Doctors operated last week, but the Spaniard needed more surgery to relieve pressure on the brain two days later.

 A hospital statement was released that said Ballesteros has an oligoastrocytoma, which is a tumour composed of two types of brain cell.

The tumour is said to be affecting nerve cells and the spinal cord – making it difficult for surgeons to reach.

On the tour, Seve’s condition is certainly having an affect on his peers, Alvaro Quiros dedicated his recent win at the Portuguese Masters to his fellow Spaniard. Quiros might, at 25, only be half Seve’s age, but the eyes told of the true reverence in which the golfing legend is held.

I would like to wish Seve all the best and I truly hope he makes a speedy recovery!

Welcome

Hello and welcome to this blog dedicated to the game of Golf.

My aim is to provide a service for golfing enthusiasts where fans of the game can come and discuss all things golf.

I don’t want to regurgitate all the main stream news that you could easily get on bbc, i want to give my own opinions, insight and analysis as best i can!

You can read a little bit about me in the ‘About’ section, but here’s a little bit extra:

Golfing hero: Seve Ballesteros


Favourite current Pro: Padraig Harrington

So there we go, keep checking back for updates and enjoy!