Asked to name his favorite golf course, former world No. 1 Lee Westwood opted for Royal Birkdale, a links course framed by towering dunes in Southport, England.
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Royal Birkdale —
"It's just spectacular from start to finish," Westwood tells CNN Sport, naming golf legends Seve Ballesteros, Ben Hogan and Arnold Palmer as partners for his dream four-ball.
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Muirfield —
Muirfield, situated on the shore of "Scotland's Golf Coast," is another British course to make it into Westwood's top five.
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Muirfield —
The Englishman came close to winning his first major at the historic links course in 2013, heading into the final day of that year's British Open with a two-shot lead, only for Phil Mickelson to steal his thunder at the death.
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Augusta National —
It's no surprise to see Augusta National, home of the Masters, named among Westwood's favorite courses. Hallowed turf for golfers and fans alike, few can match its beauty and esteemed history.
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Augusta National —
Westwood has recorded three top-five finishes at the Masters, finishing as runner-up in 2010 and 2016.
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Metropolitan Golf Club —
"Metropolitan where I won the Australian Open is one of my favorites," says Westwood, alluding to his playoff victory against Greg Norman back in 1997. "I think that's fantastic."
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