Lee Westwood will reunite with legendary caddie Billy Foster for this week’s LIV Golf event in Chicago. This is their first time working together since their split in 2018.
Foster, who famously looped for Westwood during his rise to World No. 1 and numerous Ryder Cup appearances, is stepping in on a short-term basis, with plans also in place to carry the bag at LIV Golf Indianapolis.
A Reunion Years in the Making
Westwood and Foster were one of golf’s most successful player-caddie teams from 2009 to 2018. While their split was described at the time as mutual, Westwood has since leaned on his wife Helen Storey as his regular caddie — a move that’s drawn plenty of attention for its unconventional charm.
But with Foster newly available following his March dismissal from Matthew Fitzpatrick’s camp, the opportunity presented itself. Foster has since carried for Collin Morikawa at the Scottish Open and The Open at Royal Portrush, but both were brief gigs.
“Curious to see what he’s been doing for the last few years,” Westwood joked to bunkered, adding Foster could use the “exercise.”
LIV Debut for Foster
Chicago will mark Foster’s first appearance inside the ropes at a LIV Golf event, a significant moment for a looper whose résumé includes working for Seve Ballesteros, Darren Clarke, and Sergio Garcia, among others.
Foster is still weighing full-time offers and remains a prized asset in caddie circles. His experience and fiery competitive spirit may be exactly what Westwood needs in a pressure-filled stretch.
Westwood’s Form, and Future, in Question
The timing is crucial. Westwood, 52, is currently 46th in LIV’s overall standings — and players ranked 49th or lower face automatic relegation. That policy now applies to team captains, including Westwood and his Majesticks GC co-leads Henrik Stenson and Ian Poulter, who are also in danger of being dropped.
The move is part of LIV Golf’s push for OWGR recognition, which includes showing competitive integrity and eliminating past protections for marquee names.
Despite the looming uncertainty, Westwood showed signs of vintage form at The Open at Royal Portrush, finishing T-34 — his first major appearance since 2022.
“At the age of 52, you don’t know how many Open Championships you’ve got left,” Westwood said. “I had a fantastic week… and I might try and qualify next year for Birkdale.”
With relegation a real threat, these next LIV events carry high stakes for Lee Westwood and his Majesticks teammates. Bringing Foster back into the fold could be strategic. The two have been through golf’s biggest stages together.
How long the reunion lasts remains to be seen. But for now, Westwood’s playing for his spot, with one of the best caddies in the business back on the bag.
