ONE OF THE MOST SATISFYING WINS OF MY CAREER - Luke Donald
FROM THE BBC SPORTS WEBSITE
Luke Donald feels he has answered his critics after winning the US PGA Tour money list title for the 2011 season with victory at the Disney Classic in Florida.
Donald, 33, is on course to finish the season as world number one despite his ongoing failure to win a major title.
"This was a tremendous year for me. I answered a lot of critics' questions," Donald told BBC Radio 5 Live.
"This is one of the most satisfying wins of my career. Everything was on the line. I'm thrilled, over the moon."
Donald started the final day's play in 14th place and dramatically overturned a five-shot deficit to claim the £531,000 cheque. He finished the year with US winnings totalling £4.19m ($6.68m).
Runner-up Webb Simpson finished on £3.98m ($6.34m).
Donald now has an opportunity to make history as the first player to top the money lists in both the United States and Europe in the same season.
He currently leads the European Tour money list with £3.34m in earnings, £1.14m clear of Rory McIlroy, with eight tournaments remaining.
The challenge has been made harder by the fact the Hemel Hempstead native is set to miss several events as his wife Diane is expecting their second child in the next fortnight.
Luke Donald feels he has answered his critics after winning the US PGA Tour money list title for the 2011 season with victory at the Disney Classic in Florida.
Donald, 33, is on course to finish the season as world number one despite his ongoing failure to win a major title.
"This was a tremendous year for me. I answered a lot of critics' questions," Donald told BBC Radio 5 Live.
"This is one of the most satisfying wins of my career. Everything was on the line. I'm thrilled, over the moon."
Donald started the final day's play in 14th place and dramatically overturned a five-shot deficit to claim the £531,000 cheque. He finished the year with US winnings totalling £4.19m ($6.68m).
Runner-up Webb Simpson finished on £3.98m ($6.34m).
Donald now has an opportunity to make history as the first player to top the money lists in both the United States and Europe in the same season.
He currently leads the European Tour money list with £3.34m in earnings, £1.14m clear of Rory McIlroy, with eight tournaments remaining.
The challenge has been made harder by the fact the Hemel Hempstead native is set to miss several events as his wife Diane is expecting their second child in the next fortnight.
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