Seve Ballesteros Likens Cancer to what else, Golf, in First Post-Tumor Appearance (video)
Posted on June 25th, 2009 by Mike under phenoms, sportsAfter a 9 months of recovery from (count ‘em) four surgeries to remove a brain tumor, pro golfer Seve “Balls” Ballesteros made his first public appearance at a press conference in Spain today. With an eager press corps in attendance to hear about Seve’s battle, the five-time major champ went with what he knows, the Links references..
“Nine months ago my life was hanging by a thread. I feel now like I have a mulligan in life.“
“My recovery is like The Open in 1984 when the ball hovered on the lip of the hole. With all my energy I willed the ball to drop in and it did.
(via The Telegraph)
I love it. Best of luck with the continued recovery moving forward, you wacky Spaniard.
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Well Sunshine you seem to be right on track to become good at a game that lures you in through frustration. Every learner of the game starts by hitting the ball low and to the right through a combination of factors not the least of which is the fear of releasing the club head. Go to the driving range and hit balls as often as you play and you will soon find yourself swinging with some confidence and hitting those high straight shots that’ll keep you coming back. Don’t be too hard on yourself and try to enjoy the learning experience. It seems so easy yet so hard. Time is your friend so spend the time and reap the rewards.