The Open 2012: Lee Westwood's practice round - in pictures

The former World No1 Lee Westwood heads out on his practice round with Keegan Bradley and Matthew Baldwin Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

Westwood plays a fairway shot on the 2nd Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

And looks relaxed with his caddie on the 3rd Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

Spectators at the back of a grand stand on the 14th green look on as Westwood tees off at the 6th Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

Westwood seems pleased with his shot the fairway on the 6th Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

Our man isn't the only one taking pictures of Westwood Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

Looking thoughtful on the 7th Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

Scorers watch proceedings on the 7th tee Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

Replacing the rake from a bunker around the 7th green after hitting a few practice shots from the sand Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

Listening to the legend that is Tony Jacklin as they walk up the 8th Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

Westwood's path to the 8th tee is impeded by autograph hunters Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

Keeping an eye on the ball after teeing off at the 8th Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

I'm sure it went in that direction Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

It did, and landed in the rough on the 14th Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

Checking out his approach shot to the 16th Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

Westwood walks near to his fans on the 17th Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

They're quite wet those fans as they take shelter as the rain continues to come down Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

Westwood eyes up his approach shot at the 18th Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

Westwood sinks a monster putt on the 18th Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

He's well happy with that. He'll be hoping that he'll be able to repeat that sort of putt in the tournament proper Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

He celebrates by throwing the ball to the crowd Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

Members look out over a rainy 18th green from the clubhouse and hope that the weather improves before the Championship starts on Thursday Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian