Lee Westwood said he was honoured and humbled by the OBE he received from the Queen at Buckingham Palace on Thursday.

The English golfer, who spent five weeks as the world number one last year, now has his sights set firmly on picking up his first major victory - a quest that will start in April with the Masters. Ping G20 4-PW, GW Iron Set with Steel Shafts-Red Dot

"Hopefully I'll win it," he said.

"I think this year could be it. I'm certainly playing well enough and getting my game together.

"I've been working hard and putting in a lot of preparation, so hopefully all that will click into place."

The OBE was awarded to Westwood him in the New Year Honours List.

"It's amazing really. I can't quite believe it," he said. Ping G20 4-PW, GW Iron Set with Steel Shafts-Red Dot

"You don't imagine, when you start playing the sport you love, that you will end up receiving an award for it. It's amazing really."

Westwood added that he and the Queen shared a brief exchange related to his travels.

"The Queen spoke to me about Ping G20 4-PW, GW Iron Set with Steel Shafts-Red Dot where I've been recently and where I'm going.

"I'm sure I don't do as much travelling as she does though.