Erin has blown it

® from PETER LAING LEE WESTWOOD is relishing a return to a more “traditional” US Open venue after struggling at windy Erin Hills.

The Englishman, 44, is still searching for his first Major and was well adrift, finishing on seven over after a final-round 76.

But he has already set his sights on next year’s event at Shinnecock Hills on New York’s Long Island.

Westwood said: “I played much better than my score reflects. But this wouldn’t be my favourite US Open venue. I prefer when they play the traditional courses.

“The two they have played recently aren’t as good as the older style courses like Shinnecock, Winged Foot Oakmont and Congressional. There are few good ones coming up over the next few years. I’m looking forward to those.”