Monty looking for a Johnnie jump-up

EUROPEAN number one Colin Montgomerie hopes the Johnnie Walker Classic in Perth will kick-start his season after a remarkable 2005.

The 42-year-old Scot, who won his eighth Order of Merit title last year, has had an indifferent start to this season.

He tied for sixth in the Abu Dhabi Championship before failing to make the cut in last week’s Dubai Desert Classic but is confident of reviving his good form in Perth.