Monty handed Match Play boost

Confirmation that Tiger Woods is not returning to the HSBC World Match Play Championship at Wentworth in October has helped Colin Montgomerie to earn a place in the 16-man field.

World number one Woods, knocked out in the first round by fellow American Shaun Micheel on his second appearance in the event last year, has turned down his invitation along with Masters champion Zach Johnson, Jim Furyk and Sergio Garcia.