Donald loses top spot to McIlroy
According to Luke Donald, he has provided enough proof to assert that he is one of the best in the world, although he does not have the No. 1 rank. It was a disappointing week for Donald at RBC Heritage as he got even-par 71 this Sunday. It was required that he finished in the top eight to defend his top spot. But instead, he was as far as 16 shots from the lead. His spot will be now taken over my Rory McIlroy with the release of new rankings on Monday.
“It is not at all a concern for me,” says Donald. “I definitely would have liked to have played with a bit more consistence this year. I had gathered the momentum rather nicely last year winning a bunch of tournaments. Due to that, there is this change that is going to take place in world rankings.”
Donald enjoyed the No. 1 rank for almost 40 weeks, and McIlroy ended that run with a win at Honda Classic tournament last month. Donald took just two more weeks after that to reclaim his spot with a victory at Transitions Championship.
McIlroy, who is just 22 years old, took a break in the week that followed the Masters. He spent his visiting Copenhagen, where his girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki resides.
McIlroy is slated to be off the field for three weeks more. His comeback will be at the Wells Fargo Championship. It will take place at Charlotte, N.C.
Donald used to be cheered by huge galleries at the RBC Heritage. But for the pairing of Colt Knost and Pettersson, he completed his tournament in about 30 minutes and met with a mild applause.
Donald never gave up though and played valiantly, ascending and descending from a dugout which was just behind the signature No. 18th hole at Harbour Town. Still, Donald failed to meet his own expectations.
Donald battled back by hitting par saves on the 3 finishing holes of the course. But he could not materialize his charge on Saturday was headed home long time before the prize ceremony even began.
“It feels so strange when one gets up early and realizes he does not stand a chance of victory,” he said. “It is very difficult to keep oneself inspired for every round and shot to be played.”
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