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Lee Westwood

  • England
  • Born April 23, 1973
  • Comes from Worksop, England
  • Member of PGA Tour, European Tour
  • Turned pro in 1993
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McIlroy´s reign continues with second play off title

McIlroy´s reign continues with second play off title

10 sep 2012 08:59am

Rory McIlroy faced the strongest collection of contenders at any golf tournament this year Sunday at the BMW Championship. It was no contest. Even more disconcerting for everyone else, Boy Wonder was expecting to win ...

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Mickelson and Singh tied for lead before BMW final

Mickelson and Singh tied for lead before BMW final

09 sep 2012 02:34am

The BMW Championship turned into golf's version of an All-Star game Saturday with Phil Mickelson making 10 birdies to share the lead with Vijay Singh, and a host of other proven players lined up behind them Satur...

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Westwood moving his family full time to the States

Westwood moving his family full time to the States

20 jun 2012 01:10am

t has come as a surprise for many but in many ways it must have been expected with confirmation World No. 3 Lee Westwood is taking his young family to the States.

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Westwood romps to victory at Nordea Masters

Westwood romps to victory at Nordea Masters

09 jun 2012 06:03pm

Lee Westwood won his third Nordea Masters title in resounding fashion with a five shot triumph at Bro Hof Slott. The World Number Three was simply irresistible from tee to green all week, and could even afford to miss...

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Bogey-free maverick Westwood shines in Stockholm

Bogey-free maverick Westwood shines in Stockholm

07 jun 2012 07:43pm

Lee Westwood again showed his fondness for Sweden as he built a commanding halfway lead in the Nordea Masters at Bro Hof Slott. Playing in the event where he recorded his maiden European Tour victory back in 1996 for ...

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Westwood lives up to his Sand rat tag in Houston

Westwood lives up to his Sand rat tag in Houston

30 mar 2012 08:01am

Self proclaimed ‘Sand rat’ Lee Westwood quickly put himself in contention on the opening day of the thunderstorm affected Shell Houston Open. World No. 3 Westwood joined playing partner and PGA Champion, Keegan Bradle...

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Westwood gets into frame of mind in his own backyard

Westwood gets into frame of mind in his own backyard

29 mar 2012 07:47am

World No. 3 Lee Westwood has been warming up for next week’s Masters in his Worksop back yard. Westwood has been putting the practice putting green out back at ‘Westwood Manor’ in readiness for next week’s opening Maj...

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Westwood goes on in Match Play, Kaymer eliminated

Westwood goes on in Match Play, Kaymer eliminated

25 feb 2012 01:55am

Lee Westwood got his revenge on Nick Watney and moved a step closer to a shot at regaining the No. 1 ranking Friday in the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship.

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Tiger loses, Westwood advances in Match Play

Tiger loses, Westwood advances in Match Play

24 feb 2012 12:41am

Tiger Woods has been eliminated but No. 1 seeds Rory McIlroy, Lee Westwood and Martin Kaymer have each advanced to Friday’s third round of the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship.

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McDowell expresses suprise Westwood rejoins PGA Tour

McDowell expresses suprise Westwood rejoins PGA Tour

28 nov 2011 09:43pm

Graeme McDowell has expressed complete surprise World No. 3 Lee Westwood has taken the step of rejoining the PGA Tour from next year.

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World´s top four in European hands again

World´s top four in European hands again

07 nov 2011 03:33pm

European Tour Members once again occupy the top four places in the Official World Golf Rankings with Rory McIlory up to a career high of second and Martin Kaymer back to fourth after his victory in the WGC – HSBC Cham...

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No Woods, no Mickelson, but even bigger names are missing

No Woods, no Mickelson, but even bigger names are missing

01 nov 2011 11:02pm

Few years ago it would be unthinkable to have a World Golf Championships event played without Tiger Woods, moreover because the former number one player did not qualify into the field.

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McIlroy takes home richest prize in golf

McIlroy takes home richest prize in golf

30 oct 2011 12:11pm

Rory McIlroy took home $2 million, the richest prize in golf, as he won the Shanghai Masters on Sunday among 30 players, beating Anthony Kim with a par on the first extra hole.

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Westwood stamps his world No. 2 statue in China

Westwood stamps his world No. 2 statue in China

17 oct 2011 03:07pm

Lee Westwood continued to stamp his World No. 2 stature in capturing the China Golf Challenge.

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Westwood would like to see fifth major tournament in Asia-Pacific

Westwood would like to see fifth major tournament in Asia-Pacific

11 oct 2011 08:15am

Was it just a polite bow during the lucrative tour in Asia, or serious thought for a future? Lee Westwood, world number 2 currently travelling through China, would like to see a new major tournament in the Asia-Pacifi...

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Donaldson One Shot Ahead before Final

Donaldson One Shot Ahead before Final

03 sep 2011 09:57pm

Jamie Donaldson is in the best position before the final round of the Omega European Masters at Crans-sur-Sierre golf course in Switzerland. He has a one-shot advantage going to Sunday and will try hard to win his fir...

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Lee Westwood to Focus on His Fitness

Lee Westwood to Focus on His Fitness

01 sep 2011 08:13am

After again going so close to capturing a first Major, Lee Westwood has vowed to work even harder on his fitness in what remains of his playing commitments this year. The World No. 2 ranked Westwood heads this week’s ...

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Will Westwood return to the throne?

Will Westwood return to the throne?

13 jul 2011 11:08am

It is just a speculation, but it might become true. Englishman Lee Westwood could again become No. 1 in the world, if he manages to win the Open Championship, or if he ends second without tie. His fellow-countryman Lu...

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Donald Wins and Becomes World No. 1

Donald Wins and Becomes World No. 1

29 may 2011 10:39pm

With huge chants of ‘Luuuuuuuke’ ringing in his ears, Luke Donald became the new World No. 1 after defeating arch rival Lee Westwood in a play-off to capture the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

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Westwood and Jimenez Start with Big Wins

Westwood and Jimenez Start with Big Wins

19 may 2011 10:15pm

World No. 1 Lee Westwood and Spain’s Miguel Angel Jimenez had big wins on day one of the 2011 Volvo World Match-Play Championship in Spain.

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