Golf champion honoured by home council
Westwood, 38, was born and brought up in Worksop and members of the local Bassetlaw District Council voted to make him a freeman at a meeting last month.
The Ryder Cup winner, who is currently number three in the world rankings, said it was a “nice recognition” and was joined for the ceremony by his father John and mother Trish.
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Hide AdCouncillors said the golfer was a credit to the area and was still involved in youth and community groups.
A council spokesman said the authority was delighted to make Westwood an honorary freeman and added: “This is the first time the title has been bestowed upon a Bassetlaw citizen since Bassetlaw District Council was created in 1974.”