Montgomerie's agent plays down injury fears

Colin Montgomerie's agent Guy Kinnings has played down fears that the seven-times European Order of Merit winner could miss this month's Open Championship.

Montgomerie's agent plays down injury fears
Tue, 02 Jul, 2002 - 10:28

Colin Montgomerie's agent Guy Kinnings has played down fears that the seven-times European Order of Merit winner could miss this month's Open Championship.

Montgomerie is in danger of having to sit out this week's Smurfit European Open due to recurring problems with back spasms.

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