Westwood pleaded ignorance over the speculation around his No 2’s future, but said a job with the reigning Hong Kong champions would not affect Holland’s representative team role, which is limited to work during international windows.
“We have a lot of part-time staff, they are paid a minimal day rate to offer assistance, guidance and expertise,” Westwood said. “That’s the way the federation is set up. It’s how it was before I got here and nothing to do with me.