Monty claims Open place

Colin Montgomerie at last won a play-off in a major today – but this time it was simply to qualify for the Open at Royal Troon next month.

Mon, 28 Jun, 2004 - 22:47

Colin Montgomerie at last won a play-off in a major today – but this time it was simply to qualify for the Open at Royal Troon next month.

Montgomerie came through at the second extra hole after being involved in a 12-man shoot-out for six spots at the international qualifying competition at Sunningdale.

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