Luke Donald Out of British With a Wrist

FanHouse found this 7/15/2008 on dogsthatchasecars.blogspot.com [flag]

When did the PGA Tour turn into professional bull-fighting? Luke Donald is the latest to drop his spot in next week's British Open , citing a wrist injury (bad "Wrist injury" joke diverted). Englishmen love Donald like pub grub, so to have him out is rather disappointing for the country hosting the event. "I consider The Open Championship to be at the top of the list of the four biggest ... [link]

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