Tiger will make it tougherfor Europe, says Monty

COLIN MONTGOMERIE believes Tiger Woods’ presence would make it “a better win” for Europe if his team regain the Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor next year.

Woods, who missed the USA’s comprehensive 2008 victory in Kentucky after undergoing knee surgery, is critical to American hopes of retaining the trophy. Winner of 14 Majors, he displayed ominous form during the weekend’s Presidents Cup event in San Francisco, forging a prodigious partnership with Steve Stricker, posting a perfect five-from-five points return as the USA toppled an International team 19½-14½.

The Americans have not tasted Ryder Cup success on British or Irish soil for 16 years. But Europe captain Montgomerie knows Woods could potentially have a bigger say than any other player towards ending that sequence when the 38th Ryder Cup is contested in Wales from October 1 to October 3 next year.