Olazabal hopeful but realistic about his return to action in Madrid

MADRID, Spain (PA) -- Two-time Masters champion Jose Maria Olazabal is set for his third career comeback at the Madrid Masters this week, but he admits he doesn't have high expectations after three months out. Also in the field this week are fellow Spaniards Miguel Angel Jimenez, Pablo Martin and Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano, along with Angel Cabrera, Martin Kaymer, Paul Lawrie, Damien McGrane, Edoardo Molinari, Jean Van De Velde, Thongchai Jaidee, Paul Broadhurst, Charl Schwartzel and Bradley Dredge. The 42-year-old, who assisted European Captain Nick Faldo at last month's Ryder Cup, has been plagued with injury and fatigue and has not played a competitive round since June, when he narrowly missed out on qualifying for the British Open. That was less than three months after he resumed competition, having been out since the... [read full story]                    

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