Colin Montgomerie News

Continuing our series on great things to do in South Africa, Charles Starmer-Smith suggests teeing off from one of the world's most dramatic golf holes.

Off line: Tiger Woods's house in Florida where he drove into a fire hydrant and a tree in the early hours of the morning The Golden Bear has had one wife, five children and 21 grandchildren.

Golf has a good range of books covering the sport. Here are some recommended titles: This golf book by Jeff Barr, and with input from others, provides an excellent collection of some of golf's best holes.

Click here for latest golf betting Click here for latest golf news Click here for latest golf scores Click here for 2009 European Tour calendar Click here for 2009 US Tour calendar Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell combined to blaze a brilliant 14-under-par 58 in Thursday's opening round fourballs at the Omega Mission Hills World Cup as Ireland ...

By MARVIN COLLINS FUN is the buzz word for England at the Mission Hills World Cup, but when the serious business begins today Ian Poulter and Ross Fisher know solid performances can further enhance their Ryder Cup pedigree.

Chris Wood has been picked as Rookie of the Year for the PGA European Tour. The Englishman, who finished third at the British Open, was 44th on the European money list with $1.02 million to secure the award ahead of Gareth Maybin, Danny Willett, Oskar Henningsson and David Horsey.

Forget Rodney Dangerfield. Lee Westwood gets no respect. Ditch your love for Steve Stricker.

COLIN MONTGOMERIE, winner of eight European Number One titles, believes Rory McIlroy deserves to win this weeka s season-ending Race to Dubai title.

GREG NORMAN has offered Colin Montgomerie the benefit of his experience ahead of next year's Ryder Cup by telling him not to allow anything to get in the way of the players' preparation.

UNDER instructions from Billy Foster his caddie, Lee Westwood is trying something completely different this week a ' and so far it is certainly working.

Tiger-mania aside, it's time the Australian Masters dumped the European Tour and jumped on the fast-rising OneAsia Tour, says longtime golf tournament promoter Tony Roosenberg.

Welcome to a real-life oasis. Glorious verdant green peppered with brilliant white bunkers, dappled with deep blue water and surrounded by luxurious abodes with the unmistakeable aroma of unlimited pots of cash in the desert.

Will the winner of the Order of Merit really be Europe's No 1 or the man with the most cash? Major flaw: Geoff Ogilvy led the rankings for 11 weeks despite not setting foot in Europe until the Scottish Open in July The Race To Dubai reaches a climax on Sunday and it will be some shoot-out in the desert.

HONG KONG OPEN, Hong Kong Golf Club, Fanling: Dates: 12-15 November Coverage: Live on Sky Sports; leaderboards and reports on BBC Sport website Leader Lee Westwood continues his duel with Rory McIlroy as the Race To Dubai enters its penultimate tournament, the Hong Kong Open, in Fanling on Thursday.

The request will renew questions over the Spaniard's health as he continues to fight against the brain cancer that was diagnosed in October last year.

COLIN MONTGOMERIE has given Rory McIlroy's decision to go Stateside his blessing - and insisted he'll be in his Ryder Cup team whether he qualifies or not.

COLIN Montgomerie is attempting to transform himself from perfect host to star guest.

Published: Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 2:59 a.m. Colin Montgomerie will captain Europe's team for next year's Royal Trophy match play tournament against Asia after Seve Ballesteros ruled himself out over lingering health concerns.

Colin Montgomerie, Europe's Ryder Cup captain, will use the Abu Dhabi Championship as the starting point for his season-long assessment of those hoping to earn a wild card selection into next year's clash with the United States at Celtic Manor.

CAN'T believe who I ended up speaking to last week with the 2010 Ryder Cup looming up on the Welsh horizon at Celtic Manor, Newport.