Monty loses at Valderrama, but wins eighth Merit title

Colin Montgomerie won the European Order of Merit title for the eighth time at Valderrama in Spain today – but saw the Volvo Masters title lifted by Ryder Cup team-mate Paul McGinley.

The 42-year-old Scot, who came into the week nearly €154,000 ahead of only remaining challenger Michael Campbell, was home and dry in the money list race when the New Zealander failed to achieve the fourth place finish he needed just to have a chance.