Lee Westwood confirms requesting release to play in Saudi-backed event

Lee Westwood has requested a release to play in the first LIV Golf Invitational Series next month (Anthony Behar/PA Images).

Lee Westwood has broken his silence on the Saudi-backed breakaway circuit and confirmed he has requested a release to play the first LIV Golf Invitational Series event next month.

Westwood revealed in February he had signed a non-disclosure agreement regarding his possible participation in what was then a proposed league of 14 events.