Lee Westwood quotes

Golf is played between the ears and if you are not 100 percent focused on what you are trying to do, then people will go past you no matter who you are. (Lee Westwood)
The Singapore Open is the flagship event of the Asian Tour, it is a massive event and it is being played in a great place. I love coming here and it is good to be back. View quote
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Sometimes Americans don't quite get my sense of humor. My good ol' British sarcasm seems to go over their heads. View quote
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My dad said: 'It looks like you'll be world No.1 in a few hours and I wanted to be the first to say congratulations. View quote
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The satisfaction you get when you finally beat your dad is amazing, that rush of adrenaline. View quote
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Golf is difficult to get your personality over because you are such a bottle of concentration. View quote
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I never take myself too seriously. View quote
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Even when I finished third at the U.S. Open a few weeks back, I didn't putt very well, nor in the last round of last year's Masters when Mickelson won, nor last year's Open at Turnberry, where I came second. View quote
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No, I don't have any problems leaving disappointments behind. I've had lots of good days at golf and a few disappointments, so you never know what's around the corner. View quote
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Just because I keep getting close and don't win these Majors, I must not panic. View quote
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I ruptured my plantaris muscle. It runs through the calf and goes down the side of your achilles and stretches right to the heel. (Lee Westwood)
I'm working my way steadily back and I'm feeling good. View quote
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I'm 37, I'm pretty fit and feel I have another eight years left - which means there's 32 Majors still to go at. View quote
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In my case what happened next in 1999 was that I fell apart over that back nine. When I saw I was in genuine contention that year I felt like throwing up. That remains probably the most nervous I've ever been on a golf course. View quote
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I know I'm good enough to contend in each and every major I play. View quote
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Now I'm giving up a little in the week-to-week tournaments but reaping the benefits in the majors. View quote
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Race horses are like golfers, you're never sure how they're going to come out of the stalls. It's just - hopefully the horses come out of the race all right, just fit and ready to go again in the near future, but 3rd was good. It's paid for its hay. View quote
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Eighteen months ago I weighed 95kg and had a 40-inch waist. Now the waist is down to 34 inches and I weigh nearly 98kg. View quote
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It's such a psychological and mental game, golf, that the smallest wrong thing at the wrong time can distract you from what you're trying to achieve. View quote
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I'm heavier, but with muscle rather than flab. It's a massive difference. It means I don't get as tired sometimes and it means that I'm hitting the ball a lot farther, about 15 yards more with my driver. View quote
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Yes, a Major would mean so much to me but I'm a great believer that if you work hard and in the right way, you will get what you deserve. (Lee Westwood)
People confuse being world No. 1 with winning a Major championship. View quote
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You don't win tournaments by playing well and thinking poorly. View quote
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People always say golfers don't smile. But there is so much psychology in golf so we have to be a bit robotic. View quote
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People mature at different stages and I feel I'm learning a lot. View quote
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Lee Westwood

Lee Westwood - Image
Photo: Eugene Goh, CC BY 2.0
Occupation: English Athlete
Born: April 24, 1973
Quotes count: 29