Monty: Ryder hopes boosted by ‘fantastic’ McIlroy victory

FEW were happier with Rory McIlroy’s breakthrough win on the US Tour than European Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie.

Monty: Ryder hopes boosted by ‘fantastic’ McIlroy victory

The win has seen McIlroy virtually cement his place in Montgomerie’s Celtic Manor team as well as dispelling all concern for the mental toughness of the young Ulster man.

And despite the inclement weather that has ruined practice ahead of today’s BMW Italian Open in Turin, players were full of praise for the efforts of the former Irish Examiner National Junior Sports Star.

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