Lee Westwood: Factfile
1986: Takes up golf at 13.
1990: Wins first amateur title.
1993: Turns professional
1995: Makes Open debut, finishing 93rd at St Andrews.
1996: Wins first title at the Scandinavian Masters.
1997: Makes Ryder Cup debut, as Europe win in Valderrama to retain trophy.
1998: Claims first American title at the New Orleans Classic. Claims four further wins in Europe and two in Japan.
1999: Marries Laurae Coltart, sister of golfer Andrew.
2000: Wins five times in Europe to top Order of Merit.
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Hide Ad2003: Ends slump of nearly three winless years at BMW International Open.
2006: Unbeaten in Ryder Cup again after being given wild card for K Club win.
2007: Wins British Masters.
2008: Third in US Open.
2009: Third in Open at Turnberry and at USPGA. European number one again.
2010: Second at Masters and the Open at St Andrews.