Westwood signs non-disclosure over possible move to Super Golf League

Lee Westwood has signed a non-disclosure agreement regarding his possible participation in the proposed Super Golf League.

And two-time major winner Dustin Johnson said he is "not allowed to disclose" whether or not he has received a multi-million pound offer to contest the Saudi-backed breakaway circuit.

Speaking during last year's US PGA Championship, the 48-year-old Westwood said it would be a "no-brainer" for him to sign a multi-million pound contract at this stage of his career.

However, players joining the SGL have been warned they face a lifetime ban from the PGA Tour and DP World Tour, a sanction which would rule them out of playing in the Ryder Cup or being captain.

Westwood was discussed as a potential captain for Europe's attempt to regain the trophy in 2023 until ruling himself out in November, saying he wanted to focus on his playing career.

Asked about the SGL on Wednesday during a press conference ahead of the Saudi International, Westwood said: "I don't know whether I want to answer questions on that. I've signed an NDA."

Johnson also mentioned disclosure agreements when asked about reports that Ian Poulter had been offered up to €25million to join the SGL.

"Obviously whether they have or haven't, I'm not allowed to disclose. You'd have to ask Ian on that one," Johnson said.

The former world number acknowledged that he had been offered a deal, but said with a smile that it was not "similar" to Poulter's.

While Westwood could not go into any specifics about the SGL, he did speak approvingly about the concept, in particular the team aspect which would see the 48 players competing in 12 four-player teams, as well as individually.

"When I'm at home I watch a lot of sport but not a lot of that sport is golf because it