Interesting Facts About Lee Westwood You Need To Know

Birth Day

April 24th, 1973

Birth Place

Worksop, Nottinghamshire

Age

Zodiac Sign

Taurus

Lee began playing when he was 13 with half a golf set given to him by his grandparents.

He is the winner of both the European Tour and the PGA tour and was named the player of the year in 1998, 2000, and 2009.

When he became the world's No. 1 player in 2010, he ended Tiger Woods' long reign at the top.

He often watched Jack Nicklaus play as a child, as he was a huge fan of Nicklaus'.

He has represented Europe in ten Ryder Cups.

Westwood has frequently been mentioned as one of the best golfers without a major championship victory.

He is good friends with fellow Ryder Cup star Darren Clarke.

Westwood was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2011 Birthday Honours

Lee Westwood Trivia