Westwood impressed with "terrific" show

Posted on 26/04/08. By Steve Brine

Lee Westwood officially opened the fourth London Golf Show - then admitted it's the first golf show he has ever been to.

The 35-year-old was amazed at the scale of the show and hailed it a "great success".

He spent Friday touring the show, signing autographs, giving interviews and taking part in some of the show's most popular features such as the floating green and the 100ft putt - where he even paid the £2 charity donation for SPARKS.

Speaking at the Your Place Abroad stand, Westwood paid tribute to the show, even though he admitted to not performing quite up to scratch on the golf challenges.

He said: "The show has been great. From a golfer's point of view it is terrific because they get to see all the equipment under one roof and actually give it a try. I've enjoyed having a go at the 100ft putt and the floating green although my attempt on the putting green was abysmal."

While Westwood's first attempt at the floating green came u...