Golf: Monty Major search buoyed by Malmo success

Colin Montgomerie will travel to the USPGA championship in search of that elusive first major title in high spirits after securing his Ryder Cup place 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.