Monty sustains momentum

COLIN MONTGOMERIE carried on from where he left off to set a blistering pace in the American Express Championship in San Francisco.

Monty sustains momentum
Fri, 07 Oct, 2005 - 01:00
Phil Casey

Fresh from his first victory in 19 months in the dunhill Links Championship on Sunday, Montgomerie carded a first round 64 to lead the £4.2m event at Harding Park.

The 42-year-old Scot fired six birdies in a flawless round to lead by three shots from Ryder Cup team-mate David Howell, and world number one Tiger Woods seeking his 11th victory in 21 WGC events who also recorded a round of 67.

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