Golf: Montgomerie books Ryder Cup spot

Colin Montgomerie endured a nerve-wracking wait before sealing his Ryder Cup place in style by claiming a third Volvo Scandinavian Masters title in Malmo.

Sun, 05 Aug, 2001 - 18:39

Colin Montgomerie endured a nerve-wracking wait before sealing his Ryder Cup place in style by claiming a third Volvo Scandinavian Masters title in Malmo.

Montgomerie fired a final round 70 for a one stroke victory over Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter to claim the £184,000 first prize and 300,000 Ryder Cup points.

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