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.

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.