IN a world of over-hyped sporting superstars, it is unusual to find someone whose sporting eminence isn’t reflected in his profile.
That is not the case for the world’s number one golfer Luke Donald.
Last week he sealed a historic double of topping the US and European money lists, but I am certain he could stroll down Church Street any Saturday lunchtime without causing a ripple.
In 26 tournaments this year, he came in the top 10 in 20 of those – a hugely impressive achievement, that shows remarkable consistency.
Almost as remarkable is that he didn’t feel the need to set off fireworks in his bathroom, jump off a ferry and swim to shore or get arrested for being drunk and disorderly.
It not only shows sportsmen can be successful without the juvenile behaviour that a significant minority indulge in, but also having a lower profile can help – rather than the extroverts who often have more talent than trophies.
