Lee Westwood battling back injury as he chases European top spot

Lee Westwood is battling a back injury as he tries to win a third Race to Dubai title. Picture: David Davies/PA

Lee Westwood is hoping the old adage of “beware the injured golfer” rings true as he bids to become European number one for the third time – 20 years after first achieving the feat.

Westwood will play just nine holes in practice ahead of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai as he battles a back injury which forced him out of last week’s event at the same venue.