Lee Westwood reveals what Ian Poulter showed him during a recent putting lesson in Hong Kong

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Putting has never been the biggest strength in Lee Westwood’s game and he’s revealed he’s still learning, after seeking the help of Ian Poulter.

Former world number one Westwood remains one of the best players to never win a major in what has been an an otherwise brilliant career.

Westwood has amassed a whopping 44 wins across his career and also played a key role Ryder Cup winning efforts for Team Europe.

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However, despite finishing in the top three in all four majors, the big prizes have alluded him and a lot of the time, big putts have cost him.

And speaking of putting, Westwood has shared that close friend and LIV Golf teammates Ian Poulter has been trying to give him some tips.

Lee Westwood shares the putting tip Ian Poulter has given him recently

Speaking on the Peter Finch YouTube channel, Westwood revealed that he’s actually made a change to his putting lately thanks to Poulter’s advice.

“I had a putting lesson off Poulter a few weeks ago back in Hong Kong,” Westwood revealed.

“I’ve always had my ball position miles forward and kind of used the butt of the club to drag the head through and never really released it.

“So he’s got me ball position further back, and then almost feeling like I’m, the left shoulder is staying down and stopping and the club’s like taking over. So the butt of the club doesn’t move as far and you can feel the release a bit more.”

Never too old to learn in golf

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It’s very interesting to see Lee Westwood in this video. Even in a friendly game with a YouTube star, Westwood still misses a number of putts you’d expect a top player to hole.

It’s intriguing that at 51 he’s gone to Poulter for a quick lesson and it just shows that no matter what age you are in the game, it’s never too late to learn.

Westwood would 100% have won a major had he been able to dial in his putter a bit more earlier in his career.

Of course, Poulter is renowned for making huge putts in Ryder Cups, so he’s a good man to learn from.

Westwood, despite an amazing career, must still look back in frustration at some of the chances that have passed him by over the years.