Westwood: I’ll race Rory all way to Dubai

LEE WESTWOOD has assured Rory McIlroy he will fight the young Irishman all the way for the inaugural Race to Dubai Number One title.

Westwood and McIlroy have emerged as favourites for title in the absence of the injured money-list leading duo of Martin Kaymer and Paul Casey.

Westwood is currently ranked fourth behind McIlroy, and Omega European Masters organisers have seized on this by grouping the duo together for the opening two rounds of event starting today at Crans Montana in Switzerland.