Lee Westwood
Personal Information
Date of Birth
Gender
Male
Height
183.00cm
Weight
93.00kg
About Lee Westwood
Lee Westwood is an accomplished professional golfer from England.
Born on 24 April 1973, in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, he turned professional in 1993 and quickly established himself on the European Tour.
Career Stats
Major Wins
0
Career Wins
44
Driving Accuracy
53.04
Greens in Regulation
65.83
Driving Distance (Yards)
298.20
Scrambling
58.94
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Lee Westwood reveals real reason why Adrian Meronk was snubbed by Luke Donald
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LIV Golf star questions Zach Johnson over two of his Ryder Cup picks?!
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AXED LIV Golf player set for shock return: "I've proven I should be out there"
Booted out of LIV Golf after the first event last season, Andy Ogletree is in line for a quick return to the circuit after turning his game around.
Lee Westwood withdraws from International Series England
Lee Westwood forced to WD from home International Series England at Close House.
Legendary tour caddie: LIV Golf trio should be next Ryder Cup skippers
Legendary tour caddie Billy Foster says LIV Golf trio Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter and Sergio Garcia should be the next three Ryder Cup captains.
Ian Poulter joins Talor Gooch in making audacious (!) LIV Golf / Ryder Cup claim
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European Ryder Cup hopeful skips crucial event: "It's bizarre"
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Patrick Reed withdraws from LIV Golf-backed International Series England
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This LEAKED memo reveals plans for LIV Golf's Ryder Cup legends
A leaked memo by DP World Tour chief executive Keith Pelley has revealed plans for a pathway back for Ryder Cup stars who joined LIV Golf.
DP World Tour official after Lee Westwood criticism? "The players requested it"
A DP World Tour official has clarified players requested a break in the season after Lee Westwood criticised the schedule with the Ryder Cup on the horizon.
LIV Golf star says Rory McIlroy "has not peaked yet" and will win The Masters
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Lee Westwood tears (!) into golf magazine over Harman coverage: "A disgrace"
LIV Golf's Lee Westwood has blasted Golf Digest for describing the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool, won by American Brian Harman, as a 'dud'.
Full Biography
Lee Westwood is an accomplished professional golfer from England.
Born on 24 April 1973, in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, he turned professional in 1993 and quickly established himself on the European Tour.
Westwood is one of the few golfers to have won tournaments on five continents, showcasing his adaptability to diverse playing conditions.
Westwood's career highlights include 25 European Tour victories and two PGA Tour wins, along with numerous other titles globally.
He is yet to win a major championship, although he has come close on multiple occasions. He has finished runner-up at The Masters twice and The Open once.
A hallmark of his career is his longevity and consistency, which have kept him among the world's top golfers for decades.
He has also been recognized as European Tour golfer of the year multiple times and reached World No. 1 in November 2010.
In Ryder Cup history, Westwood is one of Europe's most decorated players, participating in 11 editions from 1997 to 2021.
He boasts a record of 24 wins, 22 losses, and seven halves, making him one of the highest points-scorers in the event's history.
Known for his calm demeanour and team spirit, Westwood has been instrumental in Europe's success, contributing to several Ryder Cup victories.
He joined the LIV Golf League in 2022 and is currently a co-captain in the Majesticks GC outfit.
Westwood is married to Helen Storey. He divorced Laura Coltart in 2015.