‘Only Luke’ - Donald Serenaded In Song Featuring Former Ryder Cup Players

Sam Harrop's new music video featured the likes of Oliver Wilson, Ross Fisher and David Howell

Sam Harrop sits at a piano
(Image credit: Twitter: Sam Harrop @sam_golf)

If you are a golf fan, you may have spotted singer Sam Harrop's name pop up on X/Twitter, with the musician known for his golf parody songs about various players and hot topics within the game.

The likes of Tony Finau, Jordan Spieth and Tyrrell Hatton have all had songs composed about them, and now, in the run-up to the Ryder Cup, it's European captain, Luke Donald, who gets the star treatment, with Harrop enlisting the help of three former Ryder Cup players.

Based on the song 'Only You' by Yazoo, which reached number two in the UK Singles chart back in 1982, Harrop has of course changed the lyrics to 'Only Luke', with the singer referencing Donald's 3-0-0 performance at the 2006 Ryder Cup, but mainly his frosted tips hairstyle.

From there, we get special appearances from Oliver Wilson, who played in the 2008 Ryder Cup, Ross Fisher, who was part of the European winning side in 2010, and David Howell, a two-time Ryder Cupper in 2004 and 2006.

For those wondering, yes, Donald did indeed see the video from Harrop, with the former World No.1 commenting "nailed it lads", whilst others were equally praising of the excellent rendition from Harrop and crew.

It's not the first time that we have seen some funny skits prior to the Ryder Cup. Back in 2018, impressionist Connor Moore delivered a hilarious video where he played Ian PoulterFrancesco Molinari and record points scorer Sergio Garcia.

Such was the popularity, Team Europe watched the video in a team meeting, causing all the players to erupt with laughter!

Matt Cradock
Staff Writer

Matt joined Golf Monthly in February 2021 covering weekend news, before also transitioning to equipment and testing. After freelancing for Golf Monthly and The PGA for 18 months, he was offered a full-time position at the company in October 2022 and continues to cover weekend news and social media, as well as help look after Golf Monthly’s many buyers’ guides and equipment reviews.

Taking up the game when he was just seven years of age, Matt made it into his county squad just a year later and continues to play the game at a high standard, with a handicap of around 2-4. To date, his best round came in 2016, where he shot a six-under-par 66 having been seven-under through nine holes. He currently plays at Witney Lakes in Oxfordshire and his favourite player is Rory McIlroy, despite nearly being struck by his second shot at the 17th during the 2015 BMW PGA Championship.

Matt’s current What’s In The Bag?

Driver: Honma TW747, 8.75°

Fairway Wood: TaylorMade Rocketballz Stage 2, 15°, 19°

Hybrid: Adams Super Hybrid, 22°

Irons: Mizuno MP54, 5-PW

Wedges: Cleveland 588 RTX 2.0 Tour Satin, 50°, 56°, 60°

Putter: Cleveland TFI 2135 Satin Cero

Ball: Titleist Pro V1x