Westwood Sheds Weight For Upcoming Role In The Ryder Cup

While his colleagues have been out playing golf, Lee Westwood looks to appeal to the Academy by shedding 23 pounds in advance of Paul McGinley’s directorial debut, The 2014 Ryder Cup. James Corrigan reports.

Though McGinley’s script did not call for the Captain's pick to spend his weeks leading up to cup by grinding in the gym instead of finding honing his short game, the Captain said he's pleased to see a slimmer Westwood. Longtime Academy watchers are wondering if the combination of Westwood’s physical sacrifice will make him a front runner for best supporting Captain's pick who doesn't win a point.

Luke Kerr-Dineen with photos of the slimmed down Westwood who also lost weight for his role in the 2008 Ryder Cup.

Westwood opened the Wales Open with a 73, placing him T85 and possibly freeing the Ryder Cupper to spend more time in the gym this weekend as tailors anxiously prepare to modify his outfits yet again.