Donald to play with stand-in caddie
Luke Donald’s regular caddie will be on his honeymoon when the Children’s Miracle Network Classic tees off on Thursday.
Luke Donald’s regular caddie will be on his honeymoon when the Children’s Miracle Network Classic tees off on Thursday.
Donald has entered the event, the final one of the regular PGA Tour season, in a last-ditch effort to reclaim the top spot on the PGA Tour money list that he surrendered to Webb Simpson last week.
The two players are paired together for the first two rounds at Lake Buena Vista, Florida, as they prepare to face off for the end-of-season bragging rights.
But unfortunately for the Englishman, his regular caddie John McLaren has recently gotten married and is on his honeymoon this week, making him unavailable for the event.
With this tournament not originally on Donald’s schedule, McLaren can be forgiven for the scheduling conflict. Donald only entered at the very last minute.
McLaren’s caddying duties will now be taken over by Gareth Lord. who normally works with Thomas Bjorn.
Donald requires a top-two finish to surpass Simpson after the American moved into a $363,000 lead following his second place finish at last weekend’s McGladrey Classic.
Latest
-
NewsA nice birdie-fest – Tiger Woods expecting low scoring Hero World Challenge
Woods withdrew on Monday due to plantar fasciitis in his right foot.
-
NewsAdam Scott relishing chance to experience a career first at the Australian Open
The tournament sees men, women and golfers with disabilities competing on the same course at the same time.
-
NewsTiger Woods backs up Rory McIlroy and says LIV Golf boss Greg Norman ‘has to go’
Woods called McIlroy a ‘true leader’ as he spoke out about the Saudi-funded breakaway.
-
NewsTiger Woods withdraws from Hero World Challenge due to foot problem
The former world number one has not played since the Open Championship in July.
-
NewsTiger Woods to partner son Charlie in next month’s PNC Championship
Woods has not played since the Open Championship in July.
-
The MajorsI want to fulfil my dreams – Adam Scott in no mood to lower expectations
Scott is seeking a third Australian PGA Championship title this week in his native Queensland.
-
Ryder CupNicolas Colsaerts named a vice-captain for Europe’s Ryder Cup team
The Belgian joins Thomas Bjorn and Edoardo Molinari on Luke Donald’s staff.
-
NewsIreland’s Ancient East: Golf attractions alongside stunning beauty of Kildare
Ireland has a rich mix of tourist attractions across its varied and beautiful terrain.
-
European TourRory McIlroy crowned top golfer in Europe despite Jon Rahm claiming Dubai title
The Spaniard’s two-shot victory over England’s Tyrrell Hatton and Sweden’s Alex Noren was his third in six years at Jumeirah Golf Estates.
-
LPGA TourLeona Maguire shoots day’s best to tie Lydia Ko in chasing LPGA’s largest prize
Maguire is chasing her second title while Ko is close to claiming her second straight LPGA Tour player of the year.