Lee Westwood makes huge donation to Edinburgh charity shop

A big doff of the cap to Lee Westwood.

The big-hearted Englishman has donated thousands of pounds worth of golf memorabilia to an Edinburgh charity shop.

Shelter Scotland’s Morningside branch was stunned when the former world No.1 handed over a huge collection of personal items for them to sell, including his Ryder Cup team caps and a signed hat from the 2014 victory at Gleneagles.

Shelter Scotland is celebrating its half-century this year. It was established in 1968 and, every year, helps over half a million people struggling with bad housing or homelessness through its advice, support and legal services. It is reckoned that, every 18 minutes, a household becomes homeless in Scotland.

Suffice to say, Westwood’s generosity will go a long way to helping the charity raise the funds it needs to keep up its good work.

“I am delighted that in Shelter Scotland’s 50th anniversary year I can contribute to its vital work through donating some of my personal golf memorabilia and clothing,” Westwood told the BBC.