Luke Donald hoping for major in 2012

World number one Luke Donald has claimed that winning his first major tournament is his main priority for the year ahead.

Donald enjoyed a successful 2011, finishing top of the money lists on the PGA and European Tours.

The Englishman said: "Obviously the goal every year is to try and win the biggest events and those are the majors.

"Obviously having had a year like I did last year, I did everything but win a major in a way. That would be the top of my goals - to try and win a major. But to do that you have to put yourself in contention."

Donald is currently preparing to compete in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.