2012 European Tour Preview – Luke Donald out to end Major drought Visit PinnacleSports Save For Later Posted by Bettingpro Staff 18 Dec 2011 Tweet Luke Donald (credit: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images) Related Articles See all European Tour news Share it Pin It The 2012 European Tour is expected to be one of the best in recent years, with six of the world’s top 10 players competing next year.2011 saw Luke Donald emerge as the world number one and make history by becoming the only player to win both the European Tour and PGA Tour Order of Merit. Donald made just 13 starts on the European Tour in 2011. However, he was the model of consistency as he missed just one cut and finished outside the top 11 only one other time. The Englishman carded three titles, two seconds, a third and a fourth. For the season, Donald teed it up 25 times on the European and PGA Tours, missing only three cuts.One gripe about his season was the lack of a Major success. Two majors gave him his worst performances of the season, however, he was fourth at the Masters and tied eight at the PGA Championship. You can expect more of the same in 2012 as Donald reaches his peak.Despite the world’s best player not sinking a major, three other European Tour players claimed their first major wins.Charl Schwartzel broke through at Augusta, where Rory McIlory had the third-round lead. As McIlroy struggled, Schwartzel broke through a crowd of eight players and finished with four straight birdies to close out his round and take the infamous green jacket. He also won the Joburg Open and finished inside the top-16 in eight of his 10 starts on the European Tour after the Masters victory. Schwartzel is only 27 and will believe he can become a real force on the European Tour in 2012.German Martin Kaymer had a solid 2011 and will expect to push hard in 2012. Kaymer had wins in his first and next-to-last starts, while he also posted six top-10 finishes. However, he struggled in the majors, where he missed the cut in two of the four and his share of 12th at the British was his best finish. Read our PinnacleSports review Join professional sports bettors at PinnacleSports now. Like Like Post to wall 389 Reads All Golf News Recent Golf Articles BMW PGA Championship scores - Luke Donald 5/2 as James Morrison leads by 425 May 2012James Morrison leads the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth by four shots after two rounds – but is BMW PGA Championship scores - See the story of the 1st round in pictures24 May 2012Luke Donald is the 6/1 favourite for the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth after opening with a fou BMW PGA Championship Betting Latest23 May 2012William Hill have trimmed the price of Padraig Harrington winning the BMW PGA Championship followin BMW PGA Championship Tips – Rose may finally bloom at Wentworth23 May 2012Justin Rose will be looking to finally end his wait for Wentworth glory when he tees off at the BMW BMW PGA Championship Tips23 May 2012The 2012 European Tour heads to Wentworth this week for flagship tournament, the BMW PGA Championsh BMW PGA Championship Tips Preview23 May 2012A world class line-up will compete for the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth this week. More Stories Recent Articles Coop Beach Tour - Live streaming matches on bet36526 May 2012The second leg of the Coop Beach Tour starts in Lucerne today. Smart Beach Tour - Live streaming matches on bet36526 May 2012The Smart Beach Tour kicks off today in Germany CEV Beach Volleyball Satellite Baden - Live streaming matches on bet36526 May 2012Catch the action in the CEV Beach Volleyball Satellite Baden. CEV European Championship Baden Masters Beach Volleyball - Live streaming matches on bet36526 May 2012The CEV European Championshp Baden Masters continue in the Austrian city of Baden today. FIVB Patria Direct Prague Open Beach Volleyball - Live streaming semifinal matches on bet36526 May 2012The FIVB Patria Direct Prague Open continues today. Women's Olympic Handball Qualifiying Tournament - Watch live streaming matches on bet36526 May 2012Day 2 of the Women's Olympic Handball Qualifying Tournament continues in Lyon, Guadalajara and Aalb More Stories Tags 2012 European Tour Betting, 2012 European Tour Preview, 2012 European Tour Tips, Golf Bet
