Two-time Ryder Cup-winning captain Luke Donald has been made an OBE for services to golf in the King’s Birthday Honours.
The 48-year-old, who led Europe to back-to-back victories in Rome and New York, is attempting to become the first person in the 100-year history of the biennial contest against the United States to lead a team to three consecutive wins next year at Adare Manor.
“I am very grateful to be receiving this honour,” said Donald, who won four Ryder Cups as a player, contributed 10½ points from his 15 matches. “It is a proud moment for me, for my family and for all the people I have been fortunate to work with throughout my career, both individually and in the Ryder Cup.
“This is very much recognition of what we have achieved together. That, of course, includes all the players, vice captains, caddies and staff who were part of the Ryder Cup victories in Rome and New York. They were special experiences, and I am determined that we go on to enjoy further success at Adare Manor next year.”
Donald’s professional career spans 25 years to date and includes seven victories on the DP World Tour and five on the PGA TOUR. He was previously made an MBE in 2012.