Woosnam delight at OBE
Victorious Ryder Cup captain Ian Woosnam will be taking no chances over his visit to Buckingham Palace this time after being awarded an OBE.
Woosnam, who previously won an MBE, captained Europe to a record third straight victory at the K Club in September.
Woosnam said: "When I got my MBE I almost missed it. Traffic problems meant we were late and if it wasn't for some guy on the gate recognising me and letting me in, I wouldn't have made it. I think this time we'll go down the night before!"
He added: "It's great. To have an MBE and to go up to an OBE is fantastic. I'm over the moon.
"The Ryder Cup was a fantastic event and is always going to be the pinnacle of my career, but to get an honour like this on top of it is brilliant.
"I've been to Buckingham Palace a couple of times and it's an incredible feeling when you walk through the gates."
