2012 BMW PGA Championship

Can Luke Donald win back to back at the BMW PGA Championship? He certainly looks to be in the driver seat to be able to win tomorrow.

I was lucky enough to sit on the couch with a cup of coffee to watch a few holes of the third round – BMW PGA Championship from the Wentworth Club in Surrey, England this morning on the Golf Channel.

The weather was a problem for some mainly the gusting, swirling winds, but looks to be a perfect sunny day forecast for the final round. I’m sure the leaders ability to deal with the stress will be a bigger factor than the weather coming down the stretch tomorrow.

Luke Donald seemed to be in total control of his game weather from the tee, scrambling or on the green. While not considered to be a very long hitter (287 yard driving average) his silky smooth rhythm and tempo are a thing of beauty.

I think it could help your game a lot, If you just imagine or visualize Donald’s smooth swing when you’re on the tee box, that’s a good mental picture to have.

Watching him play the par 5 18th was textbook, a smooth tee shot that split the fairway, second shot layup with a third shot wedge into the green to about 20 feet. He drained the putt for birdie to get to 11 under, two shots clear of Rose at 9 under.

The fourth round final pairing on Sunday will be the two Englishmen Luke Donald and Justin Rose. Looks like Donald might find himself back in the #1 spot of the World Golf ranking come Sunday. Since McIlroy failed to make the cut, the door is wide open for Donald to resume the #1 spot.

So the stage looks to be set for an Englishman to take the crown in the 2012 BMW PGA Championship,  will it be Luke Donald or Justin Rose, or will someone come from 6 shots back to win?