Monty proud of Dublin course

A proud moment arrives for Colin Montgomerie on Thursday when, for the first time, a course he designed hosts a European tour event.

The Nissan Irish Open is being staged at Carton House near Dublin, which opened only in August 2003 and which Montgomerie admits “can be scary in some weather conditions.” With pot bunkers and a links-style lay-out the course set looks to be a stern test even for the cream of European golf.