Donald captures Disney Classic
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October 25, 2011, Tuesday
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WITH his breakout season, Britain's Luke Donald has laid claim to the position of golf's top player, assuming the role in a much different manner than former world No. 1 Tiger Woods.
While Woods once occupied the throne with breathtaking power and dominance, Donald climbed the ranks with precision and consistency signaling a new era in the game.
Donald's win at the Disney Classic in Florida on Sunday, which allowed him to capture the PGA Tour money-list title, was crafted with his irons and putter as he leaned on the accuracy that has him on the verge of becoming the first player to win the orders of merit on both sides of the Atlantic.
"It would mean a big deal to win both money lists," Donald, a four-time winner on the PGA Tour, told reporters.
"Getting to No. 1 and holding onto it and extending my lead and winning four times now, you know, obviously that's a pretty good year."
It is quite the feat for the 33-year-old Donald, who was once known as more of an also-ran than a champion. But with his most recent triumphs, Donald's close finishes are now being considered a sign of his unwavering consistency.
In compiling two wins on the PGA Tour this season, Donald finished outside of the top 25 on just three occasions in 19 tournaments.
He also added two victories in Europe this year, winning the BMW Championship to wrestle the world No. 1 ranking from Lee Westwood in May, before claiming the Scottish Open in July. Winning a major would be the final piece in solidifying Donald's career.
While Woods once occupied the throne with breathtaking power and dominance, Donald climbed the ranks with precision and consistency signaling a new era in the game.
Donald's win at the Disney Classic in Florida on Sunday, which allowed him to capture the PGA Tour money-list title, was crafted with his irons and putter as he leaned on the accuracy that has him on the verge of becoming the first player to win the orders of merit on both sides of the Atlantic.
"It would mean a big deal to win both money lists," Donald, a four-time winner on the PGA Tour, told reporters.
"Getting to No. 1 and holding onto it and extending my lead and winning four times now, you know, obviously that's a pretty good year."
It is quite the feat for the 33-year-old Donald, who was once known as more of an also-ran than a champion. But with his most recent triumphs, Donald's close finishes are now being considered a sign of his unwavering consistency.
In compiling two wins on the PGA Tour this season, Donald finished outside of the top 25 on just three occasions in 19 tournaments.
He also added two victories in Europe this year, winning the BMW Championship to wrestle the world No. 1 ranking from Lee Westwood in May, before claiming the Scottish Open in July. Winning a major would be the final piece in solidifying Donald's career.
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