Mizuno irons help Donald back to No. 1 spot
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Luke Donald returned to the top of the world rankings after winning a four-man play-off at the Transitions Tournament in Florida.
The Englishman, who was using Mizuno’s MP-59 irons, finished on 13-under-par for 72 holes, along with Robert Garrigus, Sang-Moon Bae and Jim Furyk.
Donald found the rough on the opening play-off hole, but a stunning 7-iron approach from 157-yards cleared the front bunker and rolled to within six feet.
Furyk and Bae failed to make birdie, so it was left to Garrigus to put the pressure on Donald, but the American’s effort slid by the hole, giving the 34-year-old the opportunity to take the title.
He made no mistake with his Odyssey White Hot XG#7 putter and clinched the win that puts him back to World No. 1.
Donald had Mizuno’s MP-T11 wedges in the bag, as well as a Fli-Hi CLK hybrid. The Ryder Cup star was also using a TaylorMade RocketBallz driver and fairway wood.
