Monty aiming to retain Ryder Cup playing role

A WEEK away from trying yet again for his first major triumph, Colin Montgomerie says he wants to be a Ryder Cup player rather than a Ryder Cup captain for as long as he can.

His confidence boosted by a closing 63 at the Wales Open on Sunday — his lowest round for over a year — Montgomerie was asked how he felt about a captaincy tilt after Nick Faldo does the job in Kentucky next year.

“In age terms I suppose I’m next up and then Olly (Jose Maria Olazabal) in 2012,” replied the 43-year-old. “If that happened I don’t think anybody would have any qualms.