Donald drops from top spot after RBC Heritage

[April 16, 2012]  HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) -- Luke Donald says he's proven he's among the world's best, even if he won't have the No. 1 ranking to prove it.

Donald finished off a disappointing week at the RBC Heritage with an even-par 71 on Sunday. Donald needed to finish among the top eight at Harbour Town Golf Links to keep the top spot. Instead, he was 14 shots off the lead when his round ended and will surrender No. 1 to Rory McIlroy when the new world rankings are released on Monday.

It's the second time this year Donald has fallen out of No. 1 and McIlroy has replaced him. McIlroy took this week after the Masters off and is not expected to play again until the Wells Fargo Championships in Charlotte in three weeks.

[Associated Press; By PETE IACOBELLI]

Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.