Monty rules out assistant role in Ryder Cup

Do not expect Colin Montgomerie to become an assistant to Nick Faldo at the Ryder Cup next month if Faldo does not pick him for the team on Sunday night.

Asked today if he would consider a non-playing role in the event of being left out Montgomerie, likely to be captain at Gleneagles in 2014, said: “No – I’d consider getting my game ready to make sure I make it in 2010.