Luke Donald will have a … Luke Donald changes coach after 16 years to cure his weakness in major championships Luke Donald is proving how determined he is to break through in the majors … "But the next step is to hit more fairways and greens at majors.”Luke Donald is proving how determined he is to break through in the majors by changing his swing coach for the first time in 16 years.But it is Cook’s effect on Dufner which has been most impressive.

He has had eight top-10 finishes in Majors … "Most weeks the best putter wins; but majors are an exception. Luke Donald, Lee Westwood and the Top 9 Golfers Without a Major Victory. Donald has been with Goss since his college golf days in America and, during their partnership, reached World No 1 whilst amassing 14 wins worldwide.Luke Donald to change coaches in a bid to improve performance in majorsHowever, Donald believes a change in philosophy is needed if he is to add a major championship to his CV and sees a need to address his flaws from tee to green.

Dufner was ranked outside the world’s top 650 when he joined Cook five years ago.Leeds v Fulham, Premier League: What time is kick-off today, what TV channel is it on and what is our prediction?Donald’s move will surprise many in the game, considering how close he is to Pat Goss.Cook is an interesting alternative. The Brian Viner Interview: Earnest and consistent, Luke Donald – the world No 1 – knows an Open victory will end doubts about his rising to the big occasions Luke Donald in form to win first major. Former world number one Luke Donald, has had 17 professional wins, but hasn’t had as many top-10s in Majors as you might think. Majors are No1 for Luke Donald LUKE DONALD has the chance to reclaim the world No1 position from Rory McIlroy this week but, to him, the rankings race has become a sideshow. There comes a time in every successful golfer's career when, if they have not yet won a major … Woods, the leader, is expected to play suffering back spasms at last week’s Barclays Championship.Since then he has topped the world rankings, won 14 professional titles and amassed more than £25million in on-course earnings.Donald is in transition mode, but will still be looking for a decent showing in the second of the FedEx Cup play-off events, the Deutsche Bank Championship in Boston, which begins on Friday.Donald will retain Goss for his famed putting and chipping advice and the pair remain on good terms.Yet, despite being tempted to include Donald in his stable, the Canadian coach did not feel he could donate the requisite time or attention to another high-profile client after adding Lee Westwood to Rose, Hunter Mahan and"You have to putt better than average, which, week in week out I’m going to do.However, it is his continued shortfall in the majors that has caused Donald to act.Chelsea v Liverpool, Premier League: What time is kick-off, what TV channel is it on and what is our prediction?Manchester United vs Crystal Palace: What time is kick-off today, what TV channel is it on and what is our prediction?The Englishman has worked with Goss since he joined Northwestern University in Chicago in 1997. ""I've gone with Chuck as I want to make my long game more consistent to improve my chances in the majors," Donald is quoted as saying inIt is understood Donald originally wanted to join Sean Foley's burgeoning portfolio of star pupils (which includes Tiger Woods, Justin Rose, Lee Westwood and Hunter Mahan), but the Canadian coach felt he could not dedicate enough time to another big-name client.Luke Donald: Changing coaches in a bid to improve major performanceWe would like your feedback, please fill in our surveyThe Englishman, 35, has opted to join forces with veteran American Chuck Cook who has worked with the likes of Payne Stewart, Tom Kite and Corey Pavin, as well as the most recent major champion, Jason Dufner.Inside story: A week at Tyson Fury's homeIt means Donald will no longer consult long-time coach and mentor Pat Goss for advice on his long game, although their 16-year association will continue as he will retain Goss to work on his short game skills. The 68-year-old was, apparently, Foley’s recommendation and has a CV boasting six majors won collectively by Payne Stewart, Corey Pavin, Mark Brooks and Tom Kite in the Nineties.Driving ambition: Luke Donald says he needs to hit more fairways in majorsThe rule of six has a silver lining – last-minute staycations at a (relative) stealMeanwhile, at Celtic Manor, Europe captain Paul McGinley will begin the Ryder Cup points race when he is first to tee off at the ISPS Handa Wales Open on Thursday, the first counting event in qualification for the match at Gleneagles next year.Protection officer travelling with Dominic Raab leaves gun on planeInitially, Donald was tempted by Sean Foley’s ever increasing stature.“I’ve come to realise that majors require a different philosophy,” he said.“Most weeks the best putter wins; but majors are an exception.Donald is in 54th place. 0 of 9. Luke Donald admitted frustration at not being able to produce his best form at the majors after a disappointing display at the Masters. by Reporter. Luke Donald aims to be No1 on both sides of the Atlantic Fresh from tying for eighth spot at Atlanta, Luke Donald feels the year’s final Major was one that got away. The top 70 on the points list go through to the penultimate event, the BMW Championship in a fortnight’s time and from there, the top 30 progress to the Tour Championship, where the $10million FedEx Cup bonus is up for grabs.Donald was the No1 little over a year ago, but has fallen to 11th.“I’ve gone with Chuck as I want to make my long game more consistent to improve my chances in the majors,” Donald said.Francesco Molinari, Darren Clarke, Chris Wood, Ross Fisher and last week’s winner, Tommy Fleetwood, are in the field. December 1, 2013, 3:12 pm Updated: December 7, 2015, 8:05 pm. Sign up to our Weekly newsletter. 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