Lee Westwood hits back at ‘brain-dead’ golf fans who don’t respect his achievements

Lee Westwood, 53, is competing at LIV Golf New York at Trump Bedminster, where he trails leader Joaquin Niemann by four strokes heading into the final round on Sunday, August 9, 2026. The Englishman, who has 44 career victories and joined LIV Golf in 2022, is still seeking his first LIV Golf title. Westwood responded sharply to golf fans he described as 'brain-dead' for not respecting his career achievements after being asked about his legacy following his third round.