Lee Westwood turned back the clock with a vintage performance at Sentosa Golf Club, securing his best-ever LIV Golf result with a third-place finish at the Aramco LIV Golf Singapore tournament. The Englishman's 12-under par total (68-66-68) marked a significant milestone in his LIV Golf career and served notice that the 52-year-old still possesses the game to compete at the highest level.
"Really proud," Westwood told reporters after his final-round 68. "It's a while since I've been in the final group when it's meant something." The former world No. 1's comments underscore the significance of this performance, coming nearly two years after his last top-three finish in any professional event. His ability to stay in contention throughout the weekend against a field featuring many of golf's biggest names speaks volumes about his enduring quality.
Westwood's Singapore breakthrough carries added weight considering his recent injury struggles. The tournament marked just his second start of the 2024 LIV Golf season after being sidelined with a persistent wrist injury that required extensive rehabilitation. His return to form was particularly impressive given the challenging nature of the Serapong Course at Sentosa, which demands precision off the tee and creative shot-making around its undulating greens.
The 25-time European Tour winner's performance evoked memories of his prime years, when he spent 22 weeks atop the world rankings between 2010-2011. While he hasn't captured a major championship, Westwood's consistency throughout his career - including 11 Ryder Cup appearances - has cemented his status as one of England's most accomplished golfers. His Singapore showing suggests he may have more chapters left to write in his storied career.
While Westwood flourished, his Majesticks Golf Club teammates endured a difficult week in Southeast Asia. Laurie Canter, who has shown flashes of promise on the LIV circuit, managed only a tie for 42nd at two-over par. Co-captain Ian Poulter, another Ryder Cup legend, struggled to find his rhythm all week, finishing tied for 47th at three-over. Sam Horsfield had the most challenging tournament among the Majesticks quartet, posting a 20-over par total that left him in 56th position.
These individual struggles translated to a disappointing 12th-place team finish at 13-over par for Majesticks Golf Club. The team's performance highlighted both the depth of competition in LIV Golf and the demanding nature of the Singapore layout, which punished wayward shots with thick rough and treacherous bunkers.
Westwood's resurgence comes at a crucial juncture in the LIV Golf season as the tour builds momentum toward its midseason events. His ability to contend in the final group demonstrates that his competitive fire remains undimmed, even as he competes against players half his age. The veteran's performance also provides a blueprint for how experienced players can leverage their course management skills to offset any distance disadvantages against younger, longer hitters.
The timing couldn't be better for Westwood and the Majesticks organization. With LIV Golf heading to South Africa next for the event at The Club at Steyn City (March 19-22), Westwood's strong showing provides valuable momentum. The South African stop represents the third and final leg of a demanding three-week stretch that has tested players' endurance and adaptability across different time zones and course conditions.
For Westwood personally, the Singapore result validates his decision to join LIV Golf in 2022. While some questioned whether the move signaled the twilight of his competitive career, this performance proves he can still challenge for titles against elite competition. It also offers hope that he might yet add to his impressive collection of 44 professional wins worldwide.
As LIV Golf continues to carve its place in professional golf's ecosystem, stories like Westwood's provide compelling narratives that bridge generations. His Singapore performance serves as a reminder that class is permanent, and that experience remains a valuable commodity in professional golf's evolving landscape. With his game showing signs of returning to its former heights, Westwood may have more surprises in store as the season progresses.
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*Originally published on [golfnews.global](https://golfnews.global/article/lee-westwood-claims-career-best-third-at-liv-golf-singapore).*
