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Lee Westwood calls himself unemployed amid LIV Golf changes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 5:45 PM

Last updated Nov 4, 2026

Lee Westwood calls himself unemployed amid LIV Golf changes

Summary

Lee Westwood has declared himself unemployed, stating he has not signed with LIV Golf 2.0 or returned to the DP World Tour. At 53 years old, he faces a potential 10-tournament ban if he re-applies for the DP World Tour by the November 16 deadline. The former world number one has not received any agreeable offers from LIV Golf amid its financial restructuring following the loss of major funding. With the new league's viability questioned, Westwood expressed his hesitation in making a rushed decision. He has a significant financial cushion after earning £16 million during his time on the breakaway tour, but remains committed to finding the right opportunity in golf.

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•Westwood states he is currently unemployed and has no contract.
•He could face a 10-tournament suspension for rejoining the DP World Tour.
•LIV Golf is undergoing restructuring after losing critical funding.
•Westwood earned £16 million during his time with the LIV Golf tour.
•He is looking for the right offer instead of rushing into a contract.

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5:45 PMYahoo Sports — Lee Westwood Calls Himself Unemployed Amid LIV Golf Chaos

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Lee Westwood admits he is unemployed with no deal for LIV 2.0 or DP World Tour return. The 53-year-old faces a 10-tournament ban if he switches.
— Yahoo Sports

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