Oct 10 (Reuters) - Twice major champion Jose Maria Olazabal has confirmed he will play at the British Masters this week, his first appearance on the European Tour for 18 months.
The Spaniard, who captained Europe to Ryder Cup glory at the "miracle of Medinah" in 2012, has been out of action due to the rheumatoid arthritis he has suffered from throughout his 31-year career.
Olazabal's last competitive round was at the U.S. Masters in April 2015, and the 50-year-old said he would head for the Portugal Masters if all went well in his first appearance at The Grove since 2004.