Monty seeks to restore order

Defending champion Colin Montgomerie sounded an ominous warning to his rivals as he wound up his preparations for the Murphy’s Irish Open at Fota Island, where Epsom Derby winning jockey Johnny Murtagh was one of his partners in the pre-tournament pro-am.

‘‘I’m here for a reason and that reason is to win the tournament,’’ said the seven-times Order of Merit champion, who has the number one spot firmly in his sights again.