Donald wins Euro honour

LUKE DONALD was named 2011 European Tour Race to Dubai Golfer of the Year yesterday.

The 34-year-old Englishman ended 2011 as not only the undisputed number one on the world golf but also became the first player to officially top both the Race to Dubai and the US PGA Tour money list in the same year.

“As a professional golfer, you are always trying to do your best and it was good to see all the hard work I have put in coming to fruition,” said Donald.

“I was delighted with my game this year and it is rewarding to feel that, sometimes, consistency does pay off. Everyone dreams of having a year like this and I am very excited and feel fortunate that it happened to me.”

Donald won three times on the 2011 European Tour International Schedule; the WGC-Accenture Match Play in Arizona, the Barclays Scottish Open and the Tour’s flagship event, the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.