Seve Ballesteros is to remain in intensive care as he continues his recovery from brain surgery in Madrid's La Paz hospital.

Ballesteros underwent a lengthy procedure a week ago to alleviate pressure on the brain caused by an edema and to remove remaining tumour tissues.

A brief statement released by the hospital read: "The patient is stable and his neurological continues continues to progress favourably although he needs to remain in intensive care."

Ballesteros, the 51-year-old five-time major winner, was diagnosed with a tumour earlier this month and before his latest surgery he had already undergone two operations — the second to reduce swelling on the brain.