Monty gets third Ryder wild card pick

EUROPEAN Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie has been given a third wild card for next year’s match at Celtic Manor in Wales.

The United States won back the trophy last September after Paul Azinger sought and was granted a further two captain’s picks, making four in all.

Montgomerie pushed for an increase on Europe’s two when the players’ committee met last night in Baltray, where the 3 Irish Open begins tomorrow.