Harrington: Montgomerie won’t lead Europe again

Colin Montgomerie would be mad to entertain the thought of returning as Europe’s captain for the 2014 Ryder Cup, according to triple Major winner Pádraig Harrington.

The players committee will meet during the January 17-20 Abu Dhabi Championship to decide on the successor to Spain’s Jose Maria Olazabal at the biennial team event, with Ireland’s Darren Clarke Paul McGinley the frontrunners.

Clarke, however, said last month that he believes Europe should appoint a leader with a “huge presence” suggesting 2010 skipper Montgomerie should be considered.