Monty aims for German master stroke to boost Ryder Cup chances

EUROPE’S top three players will fight it out for the Linde German Masters this week, and for Colin Montgomerie a victory could be the most significant of his career.

Montgomerie lies third in the Order of Merit behind US Open champion Michael Campbell and South African Retief Goosen.

Regaining the title he won in 1998 would take Montgomerie top of the money list unless Campbell finishes in outright second a position he has not occupied since claiming the last of his seven consecutive Order of Merit titles in 1999. It would also be an early boost to his chances of qualifying for next year's Ryder Cup at the K Club.