Donald's wrist survives rough as he gains best finish
TURNBERRY, Scotland (Reuters) - Luke Donald suffered no ill effects from his recent wrist problems in Turnberry's thick rough as he registered his best finish in a British Open.
The 31-year-old Briton, who returned to competitive golf in December after a five-month layoff, claimed a share of fifth place after shooting a three-under-par 67 for a level-par total of 280.
"I have had no problems with the wrist (this week) so I'm happy," Donald told Reuters after covering the back nine in a two-under 33 in breezy conditions on the Ayrshire coastline.
"I played great, really controlled today, and gave myself a chance ... so I'm happy with my game. I didn't have a good record in this tournament so I'm pleased."
Donald, who has twice tied for third place in majors, at the 2005 U.S. Masters and 2006 U.S. PGA Championship, was quickly out of the blocks in the final round.
"I got off to a nice start, two-under through four, and just kept it going," said the Englishman.
Donald later mixed bogeys at the eighth and 14th with birdies at the 10th, 15th and 17th to better his previous best Open result of a tie for 35th at Hoylake three years ago.
"As the week goes on you get more familiar (with the course) but the wind changes every day which made every hole play slightly different," he said. It wasn't easy."
(Editing by Tony Jimenez. To query or comment on this story email sportsfeedback@thomsonreuters.com)
