CADIZ, SPAIN - OCTOBER 29: Luke Donald of England hits his second shot on the 18th hole during the final round of the Volvo Masters at Valderrama Golf Club on October 29, 2006 in Cadiz, Spain. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Nationality: English

Date of birth: December 7 1977

Place of birth: Hemel Hempstead

Turned pro:2001

Last five Masters finishes:T42 ('06), T3rd ('05), DNP ('04), DNP ('03), DNP ('02)

Now at number 11 on the Official World Golf Ranking, Donald is the highest ranked Englishman in the game and he has made giant strides over the past few years.

Based in Illinois, he has become a consistent contender for the top prizes on the US PGA Tour and he is suited by the fact that Augusta is not a test of raw power.

His two titles in America include last year?s Honda Classic and he will be looking for at least a repeat performance of his 2005 Masters debut, when he finished in a tie for third place behind Tiger Woods. If he can retain his metronomic form for four days, could a first Major be on the cards?

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