Lee Westwood
English professional golfer

Born
April 24th, 1973
52 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United Kingdom
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A prominent figure in professional golf, achieved multiple victories on the PGA and European Tours. Secured the prestigious 1997 Order of Merit title and held the world number one ranking in 2010. Competed in a significant number of major championships and represented Europe multiple times in the Ryder Cup. Played a vital role in various teams, contributing to Europe's success in this biennial contest.
Won the 1997 Order of Merit on the European Tour
Held the world number one ranking in 2010
Competed in multiple Ryder Cup tournaments
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