A new golfing year, but the same old question confronts Luke Donald and Lee Westwood for the Masters at Augusta National next week – when will they finally win a major? The English pair have shared the world number one ranking for all but 10 weeks in the last 17 months, but in that time four Majors have come and gone and they have both failed to break their duck. Instead, the honours have gone to Schwartzel, McIlroy, Clarke and Keegan Bradley – with the exception of McIlroy hardly household names.
So what if anything can give them renewed hope for this year? – Donald, who battled back to take a share of fourth place believes his meticulous preparations and dedication will one day bear fruit. “Since I first turned pro the goal was always to win Majors and that hasn’t changed,” said the 34-year-old. “I feel like if I continue to improve the way I’ve been doing I’m going to have a chance.
