Forget Westwood, there's another Brit out there with a better shot to win a major this year
by Jonathan Wall on Jun 5, 2010 5:20 PM EDT
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PrintIf there's a title in professional golf that no player wants to be associated with, it's the BPTNWAM. We're talking about the best player to never win a major, a title Phil Mickelson was very comfortable with until his victory at the Masters in 2004. Since then, the title has been passed to a number of players.
Lee Westwood is the unofficial holder of the title at the moment. While other might disagree with Westwood, it's safe to say he's had enough pain recently at major championship venues to warrant the title going to Pebble Beach.
Aside from Westwood, there are host of other names out there that deserve consideration. One of those happens to be another player from across the pond, that being Luke Donald. Unless you're a fan of Donald, or you follow the British contingent on the PGA Tour, you'd probably be surprised to know that he was having a solid season prior to his win last week in Madrid.
His season on the PGA Tour already includes a second-place finish at the Northern Trust, as well as six top-30's. Throw in a T-2 at Wentworth and a win last week in Madrid, and you could be looking at the most in-form player in the game going into the U.S. Open. (Side note: he's currently T-14 at the Wales Open.)
To be honest, Pebble Beach sets up perfectly for Donald's game. The tournament has always favored players with precision off the tee. Donald has never been long but what he lacks in distance, he makes up for in accuracy. While he's never had the best of luck at the U.S. Open, his form going in has never been this good.
His best finish at the major was back in 2006 (T-12), the very same year he happened to win his last professional tournament prior to 2010. Call it a hunch but I think Donald is worth a look at Pebble Beach.
Sure, he probably doesn't have the same name appeal as Tiger, Phil or Rory; but name me another player out there playing with as much confidence as Donald at this very moment? Truth is, there are very few.
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Analysis in a vacuum is never a good thing.
Is Westwood the unofficial holder of the title ? Or is he the holder of the unofficial title ?
Luke Donald ? You wouldn’t even think of his name if he hadn’t won last week in Europe. Terrific player, but he’s never really been a threat at a major, and rarely at a PGA Tour event. Donald is probably 4th at best on the UK list behind Westwood, Rose, and Paul Casey. (McIlroy gets a pass because of his age)
I’m a big Luke Donald fan. What a great swing. I watched him on the range before a round at East Lake, then went out with his tempo in my head and shot one of my best rounds ever.
And Sergio Garcia is still the leader in the clubhouse with the biggest monkey on his back.
"this ball will fit in that fairway"
Court, maybe try going out with Tiger's tempo in your head.
They have strip clubs in Atlanta, no?
Well first things first....Glad to see our
weekend warden awake and doing his job…HOWDY THERE Jonathan…stay awake here now, cause it gets fast and furious….Court is right…Sergio is our man…I also like Donald, but can’t see him doing anything on the coast…..And another thing….Who gives a flying pig about top 30s…Those and 5 bucks will probably get ya a cup of coffee at Dunkin Donuts…..Haven’t made up my mind yet, but I think it will take a longer hitter to get it done out in California…..jist thinkin out loud here ya unnerstand,,,,,,,STUB
GAWD A MIGHTY TX
Thanky,,Thanky, Thanky….Just had a brain fart…..I think it was Seve who was asked how he managed to 4 putt….his answer…I miss, I miss, I miss, I make…..STUB
I manage to four-putt when my opponent
gives me the final putt.
by TXQ on Jun 6, 2010 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Great fan of Luke
His trip to Europe (W, 2nd, 3rd) was well worthwhile, not least for Ryder Cup place,
but somehow just can’t see him taking US Open.
Smart Lady, tell that to
Mr. Wall….Oh, and have ya got yur couple hundred pound bets on the world cup yet?…best get to the bookie quick, that’s about to start….STUB
No particular favourite for US Open that I can see
& no logical/statistical reason why it shouldn’t be Luke. For golf I only bet on The Open.
I don’t bet (money, anyway) on the World Cup – only choose winner game by game – not worth the odds.
Would take England to beat USA in first round match, but we didn’t exactly distinguish ourselves the last time we played.
Your kidding right?
A mover and shaker like you not getting some pounds down on the World Cup….Shakes my confidence in the system it does…I think it was Easy who said you were a real player….I told Mr. Wall, it wouldn’t be Luke….not enough experience at Pebble….I kind of like someone like Stricker if he’s healthy, or a Davis Love 3, if his putting picks up a notch….STUB
Davis's putting would have to pick up
someone else’s putting stroke.
by TXQ on Jun 7, 2010 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions
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