Lee Westwood lobs a grenade: "I look at the tour now and wonder what it is"
LIV Golf's Lee Westwood has questioned the future of the DP World Tour at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship by taking a subtle dig at their PGA Tour alliance.
Lee Westwood, who plays in LIV Golf League events, says it will be good to finally get some clarity over his DP World Tour future as he questioned the future of the European-based circuit.
Westwood, now 49 years old, is participating in his 30th season as a professional golfer at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.
He was one of several players who were fined £100,000 and suspended from the circuit after playing in LIV Golf's maiden event.
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A stay was put on those proceedings and next month a sporting arbitration case will determine whether Westwood's career with the former European Tour ends with a whimper.
Henrik Stenson, also playing in the same event, has the confidence LIV players will prevail in the five-day hearing in London.
Westwood told the media he wants to remain as a DP World Tour member.
Though the former World No.1 questioned their alliance with the PGA Tour, saying the American circuit is "forcing the hand" of its players.
Westwood said:
He continued:
Westwood carded an opening round of 3-under at Yas Links. The field was led by European Ryder Cup captain, Luke Donald, who dismissed suggestions he could play in the 44th edition of the biennial dustup after his hot start.
As for Westwood, he believes that he has supported the DP World Tour more than anyone.
This is his 588th start. Of his 44 worldwide wins, 25 of have come on the European Tour.
He added:
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