'Rebel patient' Ballesteros discharged

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The five-time major winner had been in La Paz hospital since collapsing in October and underwent four operations - the last of which took place last week.

"There is a long recovery time ahead and I shall keep on fighting with patience and determination against the brain tumour that was detected at the beginning of October," said Ballesteros in a statement on his official website, www.seveballesteros.com.

The 51-year-old paid tribute to medical staff and admitted to being "a rebel patient" at times.

He added: "During these two long months in hospital I wish to thank the doctors mentioned before as well as the people in charge of the Intensive Care Unit and the second floor at La Paz.

"Doctors, nurses and porters will always mean so much to me. Even more than simply carers of a sick person. They are like members of my own family.

"Occasionally I was a rebel patient and therefore I ask them to forgive me and thank everyone for all the care received.

"After the four surgeries I have undergone I would like to emphasise the efficiency and humanity of the neurosurgeons.

"They are excellent professionals and unique as human beings. Thanks to them I will be able to play the mulligan of my life which I expect to enjoy at my best."