Everyone starts at zero points in Ryder Cup World Ranking

Montgomerie did not realise the special Ryder Cup World Rankings list for European players only started at last week’s European Masters in Switzerland, meaning everyone starts from zero points – even the likes of current world number nine Padraig Harrington and world number 17 Sergio Garcia.

It means the list is currently jointly headed by Emanuele Canonica, Robert Karlsson and Andrew Coltart after they finished tied fourth in Switzerland, the top three places all taken by non-Europeans.

And in fourth place is Robert Coles courtesy of his victory on the Challenge Tour last week.