Westwood's best Masters finish was sixth place in 1999

Lee Westwood is already looking forward to the 2009 US Masters after his 11th-place finish in this year's tournament guaranteed his return.

The Nottinghamshire golfer finished on level par, eight shots behind the winner, South Africa's Trevor Immelman.

"It is great to earn the invite back," Westwood said. "I have only managed that once in the last 11 years.

"The Masters is a tournament you do not want to miss so it's nice to secure the invite at the earliest opportunity."