Monty back for German Masters

COLIN MONTGOMERIE has decided that he is fit enough to play in this week's Linde German Masters.

Not having struck a ball in competition since withdrawing from the NEC world championship in Seattle after 27 holes on August 23, Montgomerie waited until yesterday before deciding that his back is strong enough again for him to return.

His reappearance will be welcome news for Ryder Cup captain Sam Torrance with the match against the Americans at The Belfry now only 18 days away.