An Englishman named Luke Donald is a professional golfer who has a net worth of $40 million.
For 55 weeks, Donald was the top-ranked golfer in the world, and he has been in the Top 10 for over 200 weeks.
Despite being born in England, Donald became a member of College Prospects of America and submitted his resume to colleges for recruitment. He also received a scholarship from Northwestern University.
He also won the NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Championships in 1999, breaking the previous scoring record held by Tiger Woods.
In 2001, Donald became a professional golfer and secured his tour card for the 2002 season. He made his debut on the PGA Tour during the Sony Open in Hawaii.
He finished in a tied 13th place. In March of 2002, he won his first title at the Southern Farm Bureau Classic.
His first year on the PGA Tour was a success, and he became the 11th rookie to earn over $1 million in a season.
His first Masters title in 2005 saw him finish in a tie for third place, which was a remarkable accomplishment.
Luke Donald clinched his first and only World Golf Championship title in 2011 by defeating German Martin Kaymer 3-2 in the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship.
He won several awards throughout the year, including the PGA Player of the Year and European Tour Golfer of the Year, to name a few.