Montgomerie pays tribute to ‘amazing’ Warren

COLIN MONTGOMERIE lavished praise upon teammate Marc Warren after the pair secured Scotland’s first-ever World Cup victory at Mission Hills yesterday.

The Scots edged a thrilling play-off on the 18th hole of the Olazabal course against Boo Weekley and Heath Slocum of the United States, making par on the third extra hole to clinch the win.

Scotland were in the clubhouse at six under – a 25-under 263 for the tournament — before USA birdied the 18th to tie for the lead and force the play-off.