Recent News about Luke Donald
Luke Donald's Diary - 4/22/2010
by Luke Donald April 22, 2010
Before the Masters, obviously we worked on my short-game, shots around the green. My short game is in really good shape at the moment. Someone told me that I’m currently ranked #1 for both sand saves and scrambling on the PGA Tour this year. A lot of practice and those new T-10 wedges. I thought before that the new groove rules might suit me. Plus with the conforming version of Mizuno’s new Quad Cut groove I’m still getting really good traction.
Augusta is so unique. You nee...
Luke Donald's Diary - 3/11/2010
by Luke Donald March 12, 2010
Elle Georgina Donald was born on February 25, weighing 5lbs 1oz, having arrived one month early. She obviously couldn't wait to meet her dad!
Elle's early show came because we discovered Diane's blood pressure was dangerously high when she went for a routine check-up. Diane had Pre-eclampsia, and the only way to get the blood pressure down, without fear of the mother having any kind of seizures, is to have the baby. So an hour later Diane was induced and 19 hours after that little Elle was born. Both are doing great.
It's hard to put into words ...
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Personal Stats
| Birthdate: | December 07, 1977 |
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| Birthplace: | Hemel Hempstead, Herts |
| Height: | 5' 9" |
An English native, Luke Donald is one of the world's top golfers. In addition to his top-10 world ranking, Luke has numerous wins on the PGA and European Tours, and played a key role as a member of the victorious European Ryder Cup teams in 2004, 2006, and 2010.
Swing DNA
| Head Speed | Tempo | Toe Down | Kick Angle | Release Factor |
| 92 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
Career Highlights
| First player in history to capture the money title on both the PGA Tour and European Tour (2011) |
| 2011 PGA Tour Player of the Year |
| 2011 Accenture Match Play Champion, 2011 Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Classic Champion (PGA Tour) |
| 2011 BMW Championship Winner, 2011 Barclays Scottish Open Winner (European Tour) |
| Victorious as part of Team Europe in the 2010 and 2012 Ryder Cup |
