Monty eager to retain playing role

A week away from trying yet again for his first major triumph, Colin Montgomerie says he wants to be a Ryder Cup player rather than a Ryder Cup captain for as long as he can.

His confidence boosted by a closing 63 at the Wales Open yesterday – his lowest round for over a year – Montgomerie was asked by PA Sport afterwards about how he felt about a captaincy tilt after Nick Faldo does the job in Kentucky next year.