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Mar 13, 2021; Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA; Lee Westwood waves the gallery on the 18th green during the third round of The Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass – Stadium Course. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 13, 2021; Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA; Lee Westwood waves the gallery on the 18th green during the third round of The Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass – Stadium Course. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Lee Westwood is a two-time winner on the PGA Tour. The 48-year-old professional is also a 25-time winner on the DP World Tour. Notably, he is part of the field this week at Saudi International. Recently, he even spoke to the media about an NDA with the Saudi Golf League.
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Has Lee Westwood joined the Saudi Golf League?
The Asian Tour-sanctioned event, Saudi International, starts on February 3rd. Some of the biggest names in the sport of golf are competing this week. Not to forget, the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour earlier had opposed players from competing in the event. But, later on, they lifted their bans.
The notable names include Bryson DeChambeau and Dustin Johnson. Dustin Johnson is also the defending champion of the event which was earlier played under the DP World Tour. Westwood, a former number one in the World Golf Rankings, is also teeing it up this week.
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Golf – The 2020 Ryder Cup – Whistling Straits, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S. – September 25, 2021 Team Europe’s Lee Westwood on the 1st hole during the Foursomes REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
Westwood was recently asked about his association with the Saudi-backed golf league in a media interaction before starting his week. He replied, “I don’t know whether I want to answer questions on that. I’ve signed an NDA.” The Englishman in the past has also not feared from showing keen interest in the Saudi Golf League. Last year he spoke about the same.
He said, “For me, at nearly [£50 million] it’s a no-brainer, isn’t it? If somebody stood here and offered me 50 million quid to play golf when I’m 48, it’s a no-brainer.”
He added, “When all these things come along it’s a balancing act, isn’t it?” You’ve got to throw the balls in the air and juggle them for a while and see what comes up.”
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Mar 14, 2021; Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA; Lee Westwood reacts to his putt on the third green during the final round of The Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass – Stadium Course. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Prize money at Saudi International
2022 Saudi International is probably one of the most controversial tournaments ever. With the 20 of the top 50 players in the World Golf Rankings teeing it up at the event, the total prize money for the event is a whopping $5 million. The winner of the 2022 Saudi International will be taking home $900,000.
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