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The 35-year-old has had little opportunity to prepare for this week's tournament in Perth but his lowered expectations contributed to a relaxed approach and six-under-par 66.

"It's quite good to come to some of these tournaments with no expectations and just play with freedom and take it one shot at a time," said Westwood, who took a month off over Christmas. "I'm not suggesting I wasn't trying; I'm just saying that I haven't played a lot recently and sometimes it's nice to go out and play like that."

In addition to posting a good score, Westwood also had the opportunity to play with one of his golfing idols, Greg Norman.

"That was another treat for me as Greg was really kind of my hero," he added.

"I wanted to play golf like he played, aggressive and with that kind of charisma.

"It's been about five or six years since we last played together at Royal Troon with another guy called Tiger Woods - that was a good three-ball for me!

"I still enjoy watching him play and some of the short-game shots he plays, the chips around the green, he's just in a different class.

"Greg has always been one of the fittest people out there. You look at him now, he's 54 or something like that, and still in great shape. If you're in great shape, then you've got half a chance."