Lee Westwood has added to his stellar year in world golf by agreeing to become a Golf Roots Ambassador for leading golf charity the Golf Foundation.

The Ryder Cup star recently won the 2009 Race to Dubai to make him Europe’s number one player for the year. As someone who clearly cares about junior grass roots golf, in his most successful season in golf he has chosen to support Golf Roots, the national project which aims to develop playing and personal skills amongst all young people.

Lee has for the last eight years endorsed the Golf Foundation’s ‘Charity Challenge’, a popular fundraising initiative for the charity that supports the national golf partnerships of England, Scotland and Wales.

The Golf Foundation honoured Lee during this year’s Open Championship at Turnberry, presenting him with its prestigious ‘Spirit of Golf’ Award. The award recognises a superb contribution to junior golf by a leading player. Previous winners are Gary Player and Tony Jacklin.

Mike Round, Chief Executive of the Golf Foundation, said: “Lee Westwood has been a great inspiration to many young golfers and we are all delighted that he has agreed to become a Golf Roots Ambassador.

More information on the PGA European Tour website here.