Monty: Harrington and Westwood must lead Europe

Colin Montgomerie has backed Padraig Harrington and Lee Westwood to steer Europe to Ryder Cup glory in his absence.

Mon, 08 Sep, 2008 - 16:30

Colin Montgomerie has backed Padraig Harrington and Lee Westwood to steer Europe to Ryder Cup glory in his absence.

The Scot, 45, will take no part in the 37th Ryder Cup, which takes places at the Valhalla club in Louisville, Kentucky and begins on September 16, after Europe captain Nick Faldo decided against giving him a wild card spot.

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