Round 4: World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship

DORAL, Fla. – World No. 2 Lee Westwood polished off a solid round of 68 with a birdie on the final hole Sunday.

The round was his best of the week, tied his career low at Doral and included birdie putts of 3, 13, 9, 2, 17 and 20 feet. Westwood had not broken 70 in the first three rounds.

“I had lots of chances, hit the ball good,” Westwood said. “I think I’m going good, gradually. 68 is probably the worst it could have been. I lost a little momentum around the turn on 9, 11, 12. It could’ve been 7 or 8 under through 12. I’ve played not spectacular but alright, gradually seeing improvement.” 

Westwood

The World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship was the final of three straight events in the United States for Westwood. He bowed out in the second round of the Accenture Match Play Championship and tied for 29th last week at The Honda Classic.

Westwood, who spent 17 weeks at No. 1 before being unseated by Martin Kaymer, will have to wait until the end of play Sunday to see whether he slips another spot down the world rankings. Luke Donald, who is currently two shots off the lead, could pass him with a win.

Westwood will take the next two weeks off, then play in the Shell Houston Open and the Masters. Westwood tied for eighth at Redstone a year ago before finishing second at Augusta National. He also tied for 11th at the 2009 Shell Houston Open.

“I’m looking forward to playing in Houston,” said Westwood, who plans to play practice rounds at Augusta National the weekend before the Shell Houston Open. “It’s a golf course I like and I’ve played well there in the past. The greens are very similar to the Masters.”  – Helen Ross