Luke Donald receives OBE for services to golf
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 10:11 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Luke Donald, the captain of the European team for the Ryder Cup, has been honored with an OBE in the UK king's birthday honors. The 48-year-old has led Europe to consecutive Ryder Cup victories in Rome and New York. Donald aims to make history in 2027 by becoming the first to lead Europe to three straight Ryder Cup victories at Adare Manor in Ireland. He expressed gratitude for the honor and credited his success to the contributions of players, caddies, and staff throughout his career.
- •Luke Donald named OBE in UK king's birthday honors
- •Captaincy praised for back-to-back Ryder Cup victories
- •Aims for third consecutive win in 2027 at Adare Manor
- •Credits players and staff for his career achievements
- •First captain to lead three straight Ryder Cups since 1995
- 5:07 PMYahoo Sports — Luke Donald made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- 10:11 PMYahoo Sports — Europe Ryder Cup captain Donald honoured in UK king's birthday list
"Twice Ryder Cup-winning captain Luke Donald paid tribute to the contributions of players, caddies and his backroom staff after he was made an OBE for services to golf in the UK king’s birthday honours. The 48-year-old, who led Europe to back-to-back victories in Rome and New York, is attempting to become the first person in the 100-year history of the biennial contest against the United States to lead a team to three consecutive wins next year at Ireland's Adare Manor.
"Luke Donald expresses his gratitude to his fans, family and team-mates after being recognised in the King's Birthday Honours list with an OBE for his recent success with Team Europe at the Ryder Cup.
"Luke Donald was recognized in the King's Birthday Honors List for his golf career and Ryder Cup success.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 5:07 PMLuke Donald made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Luke Donald was recognized in the King's Birthday Honors List for his golf career and Ryder Cup success.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 10:11 PMEurope Ryder Cup captain Donald honoured in UK king's birthday list
Twice Ryder Cup-winning captain Luke Donald paid tribute to the contributions of players, caddies and his backroom staff after he was made an OBE for services to golf in the UK king’s birthday honours. The 48-year-old, who led Europe to back-to-back victories in Rome and New York, is attempting to become the first person in the 100-year history of the biennial contest against the United States to lead a team to three consecutive wins next year at Ireland's Adare Manor.
- Sky Sports—Donald expresses gratitude for OBE - Could he captain 2031 Ryder Cup team?!
Luke Donald expresses his gratitude to his fans, family and team-mates after being recognised in the King's Birthday Honours list with an OBE for his recent success with Team Europe at the Ryder Cup.
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