Monty to replace Seve as Euro captain

COLIN MONTGOMERIE is to have another taste of captaincy ahead of the Ryder Cup next year.

Monty to replace Seve as Euro captain

Montgomerie will also lead a European team against Asia at the Royal Trophy in Thailand on January 8-10. Seve Ballesteros was the original captain for the match but is not fit enough for the position after collapsing with a brain tumour a year ago.

Jose Maria Olazabal took over in January 2009 with Montgomerie now assuming control.

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