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Lee Westwood Faces Uncertain Future as LIV Golf Contract Expires, DP World Tour Return Possible

Lee Westwood Faces Uncertain Future as LIV Golf Contract Expires, DP World Tour Return Possible
World Sports · 10:19:44 - Thursday, 5 November 2026

Lee Westwood finds himself in a state of professional uncertainty as his future with LIV Golf remains unresolved, with a potential return to the DP World Tour looming. The veteran English golfer, who joined the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series, is reportedly without a contract for the 2027 season as negotiations continue. Westwood, a former world number one and multiple European Tour winner, has been a prominent figure in the LIV Golf setup since its inception. However, with the league's future structure still being finalized, his status remains unclear. A return to the DP World Tour, where he enjoyed considerable success earlier in his career, appears to be a viable option should his LIV Golf association end. The situation highlights the ongoing fluidity in professional golf's landscape following the emergence of LIV Golf and subsequent framework agreements between tours.

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