So what, he hasn't won a major yet. We know this as Lee himself says himself, 'it's a consistency thing. Louis Oosterhuizen won The Open, does that make him the world number 1?'
Lee Westwood has been the consistently at the top of the European Tour for the past decade, apart from a small break where he was took time out due to the birth of his son Samuel Bevan in 2001, and this consistency may finally be rewarded with the top ranking in the world of golf.
With over 30 career titles from all Continents around the world, including 20 on the European Tour, the accolade could not be more deserved. Since 2000 Lee has also been the winner of the European Tour order of merit and also the recently created Race top Dubai in 2009. 2010 saw Lee finish in 3rd place in the same season long ranking.
In the majors his consistency has been somewhat remarkable. In the last 3 years Lee has achieved no less than five top 5 finishes, including two 2nd place finishes in 2010. At the US Masters and The Open Championship.
His 6 Ryder cup appearances have also made him a mainstay of the European team and last weeks victory over the USA, following severe doubts regarding Lee being even able to play through injury, saw him collect 2 1/2 points over the weekend including a 6&5 thumping of Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker.
The hard work and consistency that Lee has put in may just be about to pay off and then as he was quoted as saying this week 'If i get to number 1, i will tell people i am the best player in
world'.
Too right. You will definately deserve it.
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