Monty and McGinley on song for Europe November 1, 2005 It proved to be a very special weekend for both Colin Montgomerie and Paul McGinley. Success at the Volvo Masters — for very different reasons — will mean an awful lot to both players. For Monty, a first European Order of Merit title for six years is quite some achievement. He did exactly the job [...]
Monty rules Europe again October 31, 2005 A share of third place at the Volvo Masters was enough for Colin Montgomerie to clinch a record eighth European Order of Merit title. Paul McGinley of Ireland won at Valderrama after a fourth round 67 that left him on 10 under par. Sergio Garcia was second, two shots behind. However, Montgomerie — who was [...]
Monty is in charge October 28, 2005 Colin Montgomerie finished the first round of the Volvo Masters with a share of the lead and a five-shot advantage over his closest rival for the European Order of Merit title, Michael Campbell. The Scot, who is playing alongside Campbell for the first two days in Valderrama, shot an opening 67 to end the day [...]
Expect Monty to make his move at Masters October 25, 2005 The European season comes to a close this week with the traditional finale at Valderrama — the Volvo Masters. And I fully expect Colin Montgomerie to crown a remarkable return to form with an unprecedented eighth Order of Merit title. Monty goes into the tournament knowing exactly what he’s doing. The man is on very [...]