Monty adds to Woosie’s delight

IAN WOOSNAM was walking with a real spring in his step in Spain yesterday - and not just because he had put himself in the hunt for the Madrid Open and a first tour title for eight years with a 65.

The 47-year-old Ryder Cup captain, a lowly 100th on the European Order of Merit this season, was also thrilled by the start made by playing partner Colin Montgomerie - round in 66 himself - in the race for places in his team.

He knows that Montgomerie, third in the Amex world championship on Sunday, is someone the Americans have a terrible record against and do not like facing.