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Lee Westwood is hoping to end a frustrating season on a positive note by winning the Race To Dubai.

The former world No.1 has his sights set on being crowned the European Tour’s No.1 player for a third time, beginning with a strong showing in next month’s Turkish Airlines Open.

Westwood, who finished third in the Open this summer, currently sits 18th on the Race To Dubai after choosing to divide his time between the European and PGA Tours this season.

However, with four high-profile events still to play, he insists it is not outwith the reams of possibility that he could finish the year on top of the pile.

“I feel like I have played well this season without necessarily getting the results my performances have deserved,” said Westwood, who finished tied for third place at The Open Championship in Muirfield last July and is currently 18th in The Race to Dubai.

“There is plenty of time for me to put that right between now and the end of the season, though, and I am looking to finish off the year in style.”

“I feel like I have played well this season without necessarily getting the results my performances have deserved.” – Lee Westwood

Next month’s trip to Turkey will be Lee Westwood’s second visit to the country in just over a year, having reached the final of the eight-man Turkish Airlines World Golf Final in October 2012.

“I really enjoyed my time in Turkey,” said Westwood. “The climate, facilities and atmosphere were all fantastic and a credit to the strides Turkish golf has made in the last few years. I am really looking forward to returning.”

Ahmet Ali Agaoglu, president of the Turkish Golf Federation, commented: “Having a player of Lee Westwood’s calibre and standing in the game commit to the tournament is further proof of Turkey being, in our opinion, the leading golf destination in Europe.”

 

Lee Westwood: Season at a glance

A snapshot of Lee Westwood’s 2013 performances.

European Tour

Starts: 9

In money: 9

Wins: 0

Top three: 1

Top five: 2

Top ten: 4

Earnings: €943,639

PGA Tour

Starts: 19

In money: 18

Wins: 0

Top three: 1

Top five: 2

Top ten: 6

Earnings: $2,081,731

 

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Michael McEwan is the Deputy Editor of bunkered and has been part of the team since 2004. In that time, he has interviewed almost every major figure within the sport, from Jack Nicklaus, to Rory McIlroy, to Donald Trump. The host of the multi award-winning bunkered Podcast and a member of Balfron Golfing Society, Michael is the author of three books and is the 2023 PPA Scotland 'Writer of the Year' and 'Columnist of the Year'. Dislikes white belts, yellow balls and iron headcovers. Likes being drawn out of the media ballot to play Augusta National.

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