English · Worksop, England · Born 24 April 1973English golfer who became World No. 1 in October 2010 for 22 weeks despite holding the record for most major starts without a win.
Lee John Westwood was born on 24 April 1973 in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, and turned professional in 1993, developing into one of the most consistently excellent players never to win a major championship, a distinction he shares with fellow Englishman Luke Donald. Westwood, nicknamed "Westy," reached the world No. 1 ranking on 31 October 2010, and became one of the few golfers in history to win tournaments across five different continents — Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania — while also winning events across four separate decades, from the 1990s through the 2020s. Westwood finished runner-up at the Masters on two occasions and second at The Open Championship, compiling a remarkable 44 professional wins across multiple tours, including 25 European Tour titles, the eighth-most in the tour's history, and was named European Tour Golfer of the Year four times. Westwood represented Europe in ten Ryder Cups, and later joined the LIV Golf series, continuing to compete at a high level well into his fifties, remaining one of the most respected and well-travelled players of his generation despite the elusive major title.
Reached World No. 1 without ever winning a major championship
How They Played
Consistent all-around game with excellent iron play
Lasting Impact
One of Europe's greatest golfers and Ryder Cup stalwarts
Career Honours
- World No.1, Oct 2010, 22 weeks
- European Tour Order of Merit/Race to Dubai winner 2000, 2009, 2020