Luke Donald

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Luke Donald, of England, walks up the 11th fairway during the first round of the U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md., Thursday, June 16, 2011. (Drew Angerer/The Washington Times)

Luke Donald, of England, looks at the clouds overhead before he tees on the 10th hole during the first round of the U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md., Thursday, June 16, 2011. (Drew Angerer/The Washington Times)

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Luke Donald of England reacts during the World Match Play Golf Championship tournament final on his way to losing against Ian Poulter of England in Casares, southern Spain, Sunday, May 22, 2011. (AP Photo/Sergio Torres)

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DREW ANGERER/THE WASHINGTON TIMES Luke Donald, shown practicing at Congressional, crafts his game on precision rather than power. He is 148th on the PGA Tour in driving distance but 13th in driving accuracy.

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ASSOCIATED PRESS Luke Donald celebrates with the European PGA trophy after winning the tournament in Wentsworth, England. The victory May 29 made him the world's top-ranked golfer.

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Luke Donald, of England, watches his drive from the fourth tee during a practice round for the U.S. Open Championship golf tournament in Bethesda, Md., Wednesday, June 15, 2011. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Martin Kaymer of Germany lines up a putt on the first green while playing Luke Donald in the finals of the Match Play Championship golf tournament Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011, in Marana, Ariz. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)