Lee Westwood: Factfile

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.

2003: 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.