http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/iaincarter/2008/11/donald_eager_to_make_up_for_lo.html en-gb 30 Thu 24 Dec 2009 16:20:18 GMT+1 A feed of user comments from the page found at http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/iaincarter/2008/11/donald_eager_to_make_up_for_lo.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/iaincarter/2008/11/donald_eager_to_make_up_for_lo.html?page=17#comment6 OK, Iain, What's the verdict on Lukey?He looked a bit rusty in his first three rounds at Sherwood, but spectacular in his final round, even including one of the biggest shanks I've ever seen.Any idea what his 2009 schedule looks like? It was a mess last year so let's hope he concentrates on what's best for his game and not the lure of sponsors and appearance money. Tue 23 Dec 2008 17:43:29 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/iaincarter/2008/11/donald_eager_to_make_up_for_lo.html?page=14#comment5 I am a big fan of luke donald, his swing is such ease to watch. His big flaw when hes doing well, is that he hurries through his swing and doesnt complete his backswing fully, this was very evident in a big american comp few years back, each time he had driver on the tee and during his swing i could tell where its going to go, as he only completed 90% of his normal swing rhythm. Im hoping he'll come back better than before, and if hes improved his short game, this is another big plus, as his putting was never the same class as the top players in the world. Good luck Luke!! Tue 09 Dec 2008 17:03:48 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/iaincarter/2008/11/donald_eager_to_make_up_for_lo.html?page=11#comment4 Hi Iain,Ah ha, But although Tiger is typically close to the bottom of the stats in fairways hit, we know he can hit it as far as he wants to and, for the past three years, he's led the Tour in gir, the past two years top three in putting. Which is unbeatable stuff.Luke Donald has always been "short but straight" which can work; but short and crooked can't work consistently which his abject gir figure illustrates nicely.As for schedules, I should have added that Graeme McDowell's performances have improved significantly now he's not hopscotching across the Atlantic, unlike Messrs Casey, Poulter and Rose, not to mention Monty.Hopefully Ross Fisher and Oliver Wilson won't fall into the Poulter trap. Anyway, think we agree on that!Bottom line from here is: Good luck Luke, we need you!! Tue 02 Dec 2008 11:36:46 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/iaincarter/2008/11/donald_eager_to_make_up_for_lo.html?page=8#comment3 Kwini,Good point on the stats - they're not impressive. Bear in mind, though, that poor stats don't always mean poor scoring - just ask a certain Mr Woods. As for the Ryder Cup, Donald was more than an outside bet for the team - when he was injured he was eighth on the world points list so effectively just three places outside the team. As I say in the piece his game was starting to come together in the weeks prior to his injury. As for his schedule - many players' baffle me with where and when they play - it might be good for their bank balances, but how does it help their scorecards in majors? A subject we'll no doubt return to.... Tue 02 Dec 2008 10:25:21 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/iaincarter/2008/11/donald_eager_to_make_up_for_lo.html?page=5#comment2 gw,I like Luke Donald as well, very much so, just wanted to make the point that he was an outside bet at best to make the RC Team, a superficially decent season salvaged by his extraordinary short game but shockingly bad stats otherwise:Driving distance: 153rd.Driving accuracy: 158th.Greens In Reg: 194th.None of which was addressed in Iain's piece, nor was his absurd schedule. (What is it with Brits and their schedule in Ryder Cup years? Only Westwood seemed to get it right in 2008.) Mon 01 Dec 2008 13:10:38 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/iaincarter/2008/11/donald_eager_to_make_up_for_lo.html?page=2#comment1 An interesting read. I like Luke Donald.It will be interesting to see if he can come back stronger, to really compete for majors. I definately think he would have had a positive effect on the RC. Looking forward to seeing him in action at Wentworth in May '09. Mon 01 Dec 2008 11:08:19 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/iaincarter/2008/11/donald_eager_to_make_up_for_lo.html?page=0#comment0 A healthy Luke Donald could well have been an asset at the Ryder Cup but he wasn't in the automatic qualifying positions when he damaged his wrist, partly due to a daft schedule.Yes, "he'd done well before" at Torrey Pines, which made it all the more surprising he hadn't played it early 2008, apparently chasing appearance money elsewhere.And, typically?, his first two events back are limited field events where he'll cash in big time just for turning up. Time to get yourself back to proper competition Mr.Donald while we can still remember your brilliant long iron to win the Honda.In reality, the look on Lukey's face when he realised he'd missed the Masters cut summed up his whole season. Fri 28 Nov 2008 11:22:38 GMT+1