Return to form would be greatest gift to Monty

Colin Montgomerie had no idea what his wife Eimear had planned for his 40th birthday today – maybe a VIP trip to Wimbledon with all the trimmings or perhaps a Prince William-style extravaganza at their luxury Surrey home.

But the Ryder Cup star has a clear picture of what he wants when he gets back to action in Dublin next week. A return to winning ways.