Lee Westwood Prioritizes Family Over Dash for Cash Prize

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Lee Westwood has announced he will not participate in the American golf "Dash for Cash" next year, opting instead to spend time with his children. Westwood, a Ryder Cup star, would have to play a full series on the US Tour to qualify for the play-off system, but feels the time away from his family is not worth the Pounds 5million first prize. The 33-year-old Westwood is focused on a more sensible schedule and has already implemented changes to his training regime, including working out with a fitness expert and adopting a healthier diet.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lee Westwood will not participate in the American golf "Dash for Cash" next year to prioritize spending time with his children.
  • Westwood would have to play a full series on the US Tour to qualify for the play-off system, but feels the time away from his family is not worth the Pounds 5million first prize.
  • Westwood has implemented changes to his training regime, including working out with a fitness expert and adopting a healthier diet.
  • The fitness expert is Steve McGregor, recommended by Westwood's friend David O'Leary.
  • Westwood has been working out in the gym for four or five hours a day, three days a week, and feels fitter and stronger than he has in years.
  • A healthy diet, based on products supplied by Quorn, has also helped to get him fighting fit.
  • Westwood's Ryder Cup exploits as one of Ian Woosnam's wild-card picks have ensured he will look back on the year with plenty of satisfaction.
  • Westwood was unbeaten in all five matches for the second Ryder Cup in a row and has collected 8 1/2 points out of 10.

Statistics:

  • Pounds 5million: the first prize on offer in the American golf "Dash for Cash" play-off system.
  • 15: the number of US Tour events Westwood would have to play to qualify for the play-off system.
  • 3 years: the amount of time since Westwood's last victory.
  • Pounds 11m: the amount of prize money Westwood has earned over the past 10 years.
  • 10: the number of points Westwood has collected in the Ryder Cup.
  • 5: the number of-year-old son Samuel.
  • 2: the number of-year-old Poppy.

Sources:

  • d.facey@the-sun.co.uk
  • Lee Westwood interview with The Sun.