Golfer Monty and wife split, but deny rumours

DISMISSING reports that his wife Eimear is involved with actor Hugh Grant, golfer Colin Montgomerie announced yesterday the couple are to separate after 14 years, with a view to divorce.

The couple met for crisis talks about their marriage after the Scot pulled out of a tournament this week.

In a joint statement, the couple said: "We have sadly decided to separate, with a view to divorce. This has been a desperately difficult decision for us both.