Colin Montgomerie Ryder Cup Captain 2010
Jan 28th, 2009 by hole high
It has been announced today that Colin Montgomerie will lead the European Ryder Cup team into battle against the USA at Celtic Manor in 2010. A firm favourite with the selection committee Monty was up against some seroius contenders including Woosnam, Lyle and Olazabal.
A couple of weeks back Monty was mobbed by reporters at the Qatar Masters as it had been leaked that he was in the frame. He seemed as surprised as I was that he was even considered, let alone in the running.
I find it unfathomable that this has come about at this time in his career. Surely such a competitor that Monty is he will be doing his upmost to qualify for next years Ryder Cup. He should have been picked as wild card by Faldo last time out but was seen over by Poulter and Casey. Now don’t get me wrong I thought Poults played a blinder at Valhalla but to get a pick over Monty was a mistake by the captain.
So what does Monty do for the next 18 months, does his schedule change now that he has taken on the captaincy. Who knows. Surely it would be better to pick a captain who has no playing agenda on the Euro Tour, let alone trying to qualify for the majors. Monty has plenty of time to take the stage and represent the European Team, but not next year. How long has poor old Sandy Lyle got too wait before he gets his chance. Looks to me that he has been put on the back burner for ever.
Monty is the wrong choice. Should have put Woosy back in charge for the 2010 Ryder Cup in Wales.
Monty’s record as a matchplay golfer speaks for itself but whether his personna and moods can bring out the captain in him the Ryder Cup will be his judgement.Having played matchplay events at local and national level in amateur comps like Matchplay.uk.com Almeria Classic you know how focused you have to be , this one area where Monty can help his team -only if the moods don’t appear will he be in control.My money is on Monty
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