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Luke Donald, born on December 7, 1977 in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom, is a golfer. As of 2026, Luke Donald is 48 years old. Schooling on record includes Northwestern University. Listed accolades include Member of the Order of the British Empire. The listed height is 175 cm.
My Take
Luke Donald is the thinking person's golfer, and I respect him precisely because he won without overpowering anyone. In an era worshipping distance, this Hemel Hempstead native and Northwestern alum reached world number one in 2011 on the strength of surgical short-game precision and an exquisite putting touch. That is craft triumphing over brute force, and it appeals to me deeply. His MBE recognizes the achievement, yet he carries himself with a measured, almost understated calm. I admire athletes who dominate through intelligence and finesse rather than spectacle, and Donald remains one of the finest examples the game has offered.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Luke Donald
- Name (Japanese)
- ルーク・ドナルド
- Reading
- るーく・どなるど
- Born
- December 7, 1977 (age 48)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Snake
- Origin
- Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
- Height
- 175 cm
- Occupation
- golfer
2. Background
- University
- Northwestern University
Awards & achievements
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Luke Donald born?
Born December 7, 1977 (age 48).
Where is Luke Donald from?
Luke Donald is from Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom.
What does Luke Donald do?
Luke Donald works as golfer.
How tall is Luke Donald?
Luke Donald is 175 cm.