Monty in right mind to break his major duck

COLIN Montgomerie’s gasket is likely to simmer with sinister intent at the world’s most prestigious golf tournament for another five years at least.

Twelve months ago you could have set his pre-tournament press conference to violins, so sentimental did it become in the aftermath of his break-up from former wife Eimear.

Yesterday, the emotion was gone, the focus back, the renowned Montgomerie bravura in place, as well as a new heavier putter as he prepared to launch another bid to join golf’s major legends.