Westwood has no regrets over Ryder Cup pass for LIV Golf — SkimNews
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- Lee Westwood turned down the chance to be Team Europe's 2023 Ryder Cup captain after learning his LIV Golf participation would make the role unlikely, and he has no regrets about the decision.
- Lee Westwood revealed he has not signed with LIV 2.0, stating the league has not presented him with 'anything agreeable' ahead of its proposed 2027 relaunch.
- Lee Westwood said he is currently 'unemployed' in golf, with no formal discussions held with the DP World Tour about reinstating his membership.
- DP World Tour rules bar players who leave the tour from serving as Ryder Cup captain or vice-captain, a policy that influenced Westwood’s decision to prioritize LIV Golf over the leadership role.
- Lee Westwood noted he would face a 10-tournament suspension if he reapplies for DP World Tour membership, with his earliest possible return set for the Turkish Airlines Open in May.
Why it matters: Westwood’s stance highlights the ongoing rift between the DP World Tour and LIV Golf, as top players face career-defining trade-offs: eligibility for traditional team honors versus financial opportunities in the breakaway league. His uncertainty delays any reconciliation path.
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