Monty aiming to press home Ryder Cup claims

0 Comments | AFP, August, 2008

GLENEAGLES, Scotland (AFP) — Ryder Cup specialist Colin Montgomerie says he's confident of pressing home his claims on one of captain Nick Faldo's two wildcard choices by winning this weekend's Johnnie Walker Championship.

This is the final event before Europe's 12-man side for Valhalla next month is known, and even if Montgomerie wins on Sunday the highest that the 45-year-old Scot - a star of the last eight matches against the Americans - can finish on the points table is 15th.

Ten players are selected off that, and then captain Faldo will name his two wild cards. Paul Casey and Darren Clarke - a winner on Sunday in Holland - are the favourites.

But Ian Poulter is now in the mix as well and the British Open runner up's decision to stay in America this week...

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