Jaded Westwood doesn’t know what to expect

LEE Westwood admits he is feeling jaded after his recent exploits and a trip to Augusta National but never contemplated skipping this week’s Honda Classic.

Westwood followed a tie for 61st in the WGC-Workday Championship with runners-up finishes in both the Arnold Palmer Invitational and Players Championship, where he held one and two-shot leads respectively after 54 holes.

The 47-year-old then played 36 holes at Augusta on Monday and another 18 on Tuesday with his son Sam, who will caddie for him this week at Palm Beach Gardens and also in the Masters in April.

“I’m a little bit tired, I must admit,” said Westwood.

“I feel a little bit drained. My legs are feeling it a little bit.

“I played Augusta on Monday and Tuesday, as well and we ended up playing 36 holes on Monday, which is not the easiest walk around there, and then 18 holes yesterday morning. So I’ve played a lot of golf recently.

“I suppose I’m not expecting too much this week, but I don’t know what to expect from myself at the moment.”

Westwood added: “I’m obviously coming off two good results and my game feels good.

“I’m putting well and if I’m feeling all right tomorrow, there’s no reason why I shouldn’t play well. I play well around this golf course.

“I finished fourth here last year and it’s a course that sets up well for me, so I’m looking forward to it.

“I think you can draw on any good performances you have around any golf courses.

“It gives you good feelings, good emotions for a place, and I certainly have that here.”

Scotland were disconsolate after losing to Ireland on Sunday.