Donald joins the big boys with Florida win

Luke Donald achieved arguably the best win of his life today when he captured the Honda Classic in Florida – and with it moved into the world’s top 10 for the first time.

Sun, 12 Mar, 2006 - 23:56
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Luke Donald achieved arguably the best win of his life today when he captured the Honda Classic in Florida – and with it moved into the world’s top 10 for the first time.

The 28-year-old Englishman beat Australian Geoff Ogilvy, winner of the Accenture World Match Play title on his last start two weeks ago, by two after an exciting duel at the Mirasol club in Palm Beach Gardens.

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