"Too Busy" Westwood "Three Consecutive Weeks of Travel and Masters Practice Round"

36 Holes in Two Days at Augusta National Right After The Players, 13 Consecutive Days of Play if Advancing to Honda Classic Main Event

Lee Westwood (right) is walking with his son Sam, who served as a caddie at the Honda Classic Pro-Am. Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA = Getty Images / Multibitz

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] It is the eighth consecutive day of rounds.

This is the story of 48-year-old veteran Lee Westwood (England). On the 18th (Korean time), he appeared for the first time at the PGA National Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA, where the PGA Tour Honda Classic is held. He did not enjoy a leisurely rest. He moved more diligently. After finishing as runner-up by one stroke in the final group on the last day of The Players Championship on the 15th, he moved to Georgia the next day instead of resting.

He played the course for two days at Augusta National in Georgia, USA, where the 'Masters Tournament' takes place. He completed 36 holes, 18 holes each day. Counting from the practice rounds of The Players Championship, he has been on the course for eight consecutive days. If he completes all four rounds at the Honda Classic, it will be 13 consecutive days of field play. Westwood has won 2 PGA Tour titles and 25 European Tour titles in total, but he has yet to win a major.

His best results in major tournaments are two runner-up finishes at the Masters. This is why he undertook a course reconnaissance in preparation for the Masters despite the tight schedule. He brought his son Sam, who is expected to serve as his caddie, to the Augusta National course reconnaissance. It is known that he shot 82 during the practice round. Westwood said, "Augusta was very cold," and explained, "The greens were extremely firm," adding, "It was the first time I experienced such a difficult Augusta."

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