Will Stands Be Full At Ryder Cup Finale?
4 October 2010 08:10
...UK, Monday October 04, 2010 Andy Winter, Sky News Online European Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie says he hopes thousands of golf fans forge "sick notes" to swell the crowds at the climax of the event. To view this content you need Flash and Javascript...
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Colin Montgomerie Picture Gallery
12 October 2010 08:51
Golfer Colin Montgomerie of Scotland takes part in a charity putting competition with a local boy at Clearwater Bay Golf and Country Club ahead of the annual HSBC Champions Charity Golf Day in Hong Kong on October 12, 2010. Victorious Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie said that Europe was now the dominant power in world golf, but predicted China would have its first number one player within a decade.
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Golfer Colin Montgomerie of Scotland takes part in a charity putting competition with a local boy at Clearwater Bay Golf and Country Club ahead of the annual HSBC Champions Charity Golf Day in Hong Kong on October 12, 2010. Victorious Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie said that Europe was now the dominant power in world golf, but predicted China would have its first number one player within a decade.
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Golfer Colin Montgomerie of Scotland takes part in a charity putting competition with a local boy at Clearwater Bay Golf and Country Club ahead of the annual HSBC Champions Charity Golf Day in Hong Kong on October 12, 2010. Victorious Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie said that Europe was now the dominant power in world golf, but predicted China would have its first number one player within a decade.
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Scottish golfer Colin Montgomerie walks through lava rocks on his way to tee off at the Mission Hills Golf Course in Haikou on the southern Chinese island of Hainan on October 31, 2010. A two-shot penalty for moving an advertising board cost Colin Montgomerie a place in a playoff for 1.28 million USD as Mexico's Lorena Ochoa won the inaugural Star Trophy in China.
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Golfer Colin Montgomerie of Scotland speaks at a press conference at Clearwater Bay Golf and Country Club ahead of the annual HSBC Champions Charity Golf Day in Hong Kong on October 12, 2010. Victorious Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie said that Europe was now the dominant power in world golf, but predicted China would have its first number one player within a decade.
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Golfer Colin Montgomerie of Scotland speaks at a press conference at Clearwater Bay Golf and Country Club ahead of the annual HSBC Champions Charity Golf Day in Hong Kong on October 12, 2010. Victorious Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie said that Europe was now the dominant power in world golf, but predicted China would have its first number one player within a decade.
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Golfer Colin Montgomerie of Scotland speaks at a press conference at Clearwater Bay Golf and Country Club ahead of the annual HSBC Champions Charity Golf Day in Hong Kong on October 12, 2010. Victorious Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie said that Europe was now the dominant power in world golf, but predicted China would have its first number one player within a decade.
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Golfer Colin Montgomerie of Scotland takes part in a press conference at Clearwater Bay Golf and Country Club ahead of the annual HSBC Champions Charity Golf Day in Hong Kong on October 12, 2010. Victorious Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie said that Europe was now the dominant power in world golf, but predicted China would have its first number one player within a decade.
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European team captain Colin Montgomerie (L) and US team captain Corey Pavin (R) pose for pictures with their wives Gaynor Montgomerie (2nd L) and Lisa Pavin (2nd R) following a press conference at Cardiff International Airport in Wales, on September 27, 2010. The 38th Ryder Cup matches between Europe and the United States will take place at the Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, Wales from October 1-3.
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European team captain Colin Montgomerie (L) and US team captain Corey Pavin (R) pose with Ryder Cup following a press conference at Cardiff International Airport in Wales on September 27, 2010. The 38th Ryder Cup matches between Europe and the United States will take place at the Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, Wales from October 1-3.
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European team captain Colin Montgomerie (R) addresses a press conference with US team captain Corey Pavin at Cardiff International Airport in Wales on September 27, 2010. The 38th Ryder Cup matches between Europe and the United States will take place at the Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, Wales from October 1-3.
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Scottish golfer Colin Montgomerie waits to tee off on the second day of the Mission Hills Star Trophy golf tournament at the Mission Hills Golf Course in Haikou on the southern Chinese island of Hainan on October 29, 2010. Twenty professional golfers along with 20 celebrities and 120 amateurs are taking part in the Mission Hills Star Trophy on Hainan Island with a professional winner's prize of 1.28 million USD from October 28 to 31.
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European team captain Colin Montgomerie is pictured behind the Ryder Cup trophy during a press conference following the arrival of the US team at Cardiff International Airport in Wales on September 27, 2010. The 38th Ryder Cup matches between Europe and the United States will take place at the Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, Wales from October 1-3.
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Golfer Colin Montgomerie of Britian leaves the green during the Mission Hills Star Trophy golf tournament at the Mission Hills Golf Course in Haikou on the southern Chinese island of Hainan on October 30, 2010. Golfer Se Ri Pak and Lorena Ochoa were tying for first place on day one as twenty professional golfers along with 20 celebrities are taking part in the Mission Hills Star Trophy on Hainan Island with a professional winners prize of 1.28 million USD from October 28 to 31.
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Colin Montgomerie of Scotland tees off as he competes in the UBS European Tour Hong Kong open, at the Hong Kong golf club on November 18, 2010. The race to be crowned Europe's top golfer enters the home straight this week with reputations as well as prize money at stake in the 2.5 million US dollar UBS Hong Kong Open.
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Colin Montgomerie of Scotland watches his putt as he competes in the UBS European Tour Hong Kong open, at the Hong Kong golf club on November 18, 2010. The race to be crowned Europe's top golfer enters the home straight this week with reputations as well as prize money at stake in the 2.5 million US dollar UBS Hong Kong Open.
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Colin Montgomerie of Scotland tees off on the seventh hole during the Hong Kong Open golf tournament at the Hong Kong Golf Club on November 19, 2010. The race to be crowned Europe's top golfer enters the home straight this week with reputations as well as prize money at stake in the 2.5 million USD UBS Hong Kong Open.
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Colin Montgomerie of Scotland stands on the green during the Hong Kong Open golf tournament at the Hong Kong Golf Club on November 19, 2010. The race to be crowned Europe's top golfer enters the home straight this week with reputations as well as prize money at stake in the 2.5 million USD UBS Hong Kong Open.
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NEWPORT, WALES - OCTOBER 05: European Team Captain Colin Montgomerie poses with the Ryder Cup and the morning papers, following yesterday's European team 14.5 to 13.5 victory over the USA at the 2010 Ryder Cup, in the hotel at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 5, 2010 in Newport, Wales.
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Colin Montgomerie of Scotland watches his putt as he competes in the UBS European Tour Hong Kong open, at the Hong Kong golf club on November 18, 2010. The race to be crowned Europe's top golfer enters the home straight this week with reputations as well as prize money at stake in the 2.5 million US dollar UBS Hong Kong Open.
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NEWPORT, WALES - OCTOBER 05: European Team Captain Colin Montgomerie poses with the Ryder Cup and the morning papers, following yesterday's European team 14.5 to 13.5 victory over the USA at the 2010 Ryder Cup, in the hotel at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 5, 2010 in Newport, Wales.
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NEWPORT, WALES - OCTOBER 05: European Team Captain Colin Montgomerie poses with the Ryder Cup and the morning papers, following yesterday's European team 14.5 to 13.5 victory over the USA at the 2010 Ryder Cup, in the hotel at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 5, 2010 in Newport, Wales.
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Scotland's Colin Montgomerie takes in the Mission Hills Star Trophy golf tournament at the Mission Hills Golf Course in Haikou on the southern Chinese island of Hainan on October 28, 2010. Twenty professional golfers along with 20 celebrities and 120 amateurs are taking part in the Mission Hills Star Trophy on Hainan Island with a professional winners prize of 1.28 million USD from October 28 to 31.
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Scotland's Colin Montgomerie (R) signs a hat as he takes in the Mission Hills Star Trophy golf tournament at the Mission Hills Golf Course in Haikou on the southern Chinese island of Hainan on October 28, 2010. Twenty professional golfers along with 20 celebrities and 120 amateurs are taking part in the Mission Hills Star Trophy on Hainan Island with a professional winners prize of 1.28 million USD from October 28 to 31.
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Golfer Colin Montgomerie of Britain tees off during the Mission Hills Star Trophy golf tournament at the Mission Hills Golf Course in Haikou on the southern Chinese island of Hainan on October 30, 2010. Golfer Se Ri Pak and Lorena Ochoa were tying for first place on day one as twenty professional golfers along with 20 celebrities are taking part in the Mission Hills Star Trophy on Hainan Island with a professional winners prize of 1.28 million USD from October 28 to 31.
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Colin Montgomerie of Scotland tees off as he competes in the UBS European Tour Hong Kong open, at the Hong Kong golf club on November 18, 2010. The race to be crowned Europe's top golfer enters the home straight this week with reputations as well as prize money at stake in the 2.5 million US dollar UBS Hong Kong Open.
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NEWPORT, WALES - OCTOBER 05: European Team Captain Colin Montgomerie reads the morning papers with the Ryder Cup, following yesterday's European team 14.5 to 13.5 victory over the USA at the 2010 Ryder Cup, in the hotel at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 5, 2010 in Newport, Wales.
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Canto pop singer Aaron Kwok (L) and golfer Colin Montgomerie of Scotland pose for pictures at a press conference at Clearwater Bay Golf and Country Club for the annual HSBC Champions Charity Golf Day in Hong Kong on October 12, 2010. Victorious Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie said that Europe was now the dominant power in world golf, but predicted China would have its first number one player within a decade.
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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 30: Colin Montgomerie of Scotland proudly holds the Ryder Cup, that was won by Europe at Celtic Manor in Wales where Montgomerie was the captain of the European Team, at The Montgomerie Dubai on November 30, 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 01: Colin Montgomerie of Scotland proudly holds the Ryder Cup that was won by Europe at Celtic Manor in Wales where Montgomerie was the captain of the European Team at The Montgomerie Dubai on December 1, 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 30: Colin Montgomerie of Scotland proudly holds the Ryder Cup, that was won by Europe at Celtic Manor in Wales where Montgomerie was the captain of the European Team, at The Montgomerie Dubai on November 30, 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 30: Colin Montgomerie of Scotland proudly holds the Ryder Cup, that was won by Europe at Celtic Manor in Wales where Montgomerie was the captain of the European Team, at The Montgomerie Dubai on November 30, 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 30: Colin Montgomerie of Scotland proudly holds the Ryder Cup, that was won by Europe at Celtic Manor in Wales where Montgomerie was the captain of the European Team, at The Montgomerie Dubai on November 30, 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 30: Colin Montgomerie of Scotland proudly holds the Ryder Cup, that was won by Europe at Celtic Manor in Wales where Montgomerie was the captain of the European Team, at The Montgomerie Dubai on November 30, 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 30: Colin Montgomerie of Scotland proudly holds the Ryder Cup, that was won by Europe at Celtic Manor in Wales where Montgomerie was the captain of the European Team, at The Montgomerie Dubai on November 30, 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 30: Colin Montgomerie of Scotland proudly holds the Ryder Cup, that was won by Europe at Celtic Manor in Wales where Montgomerie was the captain of the European Team, at The Montgomerie Dubai on November 30, 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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PARIS - SEPTEMBER 22: Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie of Scotland addresses members of the media during a press conference prior to the pro - am for the Vivendi cup at Golf de Joyenval on September 22, 2010 in Paris, France.
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PARIS - SEPTEMBER 22: Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie of Scotland addresses members of the media during a press conference prior to the pro - am for the Vivendi cup at Golf de Joyenval on September 22, 2010 in Paris, France.
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Europe Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie attends a press conference with US team captain Corey Pavin (not pictured) at Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales on September 27, 2010. The 38th Ryder Cup matches between Europe and the United States will take place from October 1-3.
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NEWPORT, WALES - SEPTEMBER 29: Europe Team Captain Colin Montgomerie poses with Luke Donald (R) and the trophy during the European Team Photocall prior to the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on September 29, 2010 in Newport, Wales.
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NEWPORT, WALES - SEPTEMBER 29: Back Row (L-R) Francesco Molinari, Edoardo Molinari, Padraig Harrington, Ross Fisher, Peter Hanson, Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood, Miguel Angel Jimenez; Front Row (L-R) , Rory McIlroy, Martin Kaymer, Team Captain Colin Montgomerie, Graeme McDowell and Luke Donald pose during the European Team Photocall prior to the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on September 29, 2010 in Newport, Wales.
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NEWPORT, WALES - SEPTEMBER 29: Europe Team Captain Colin Montgomerie poses with Ian Poulter (R) and the trophy during the European Team Photocall prior to the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on September 29, 2010 in Newport, Wales.
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Europe Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie poses for pictures during a team photo session at Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales, on September 29, 2010. The 2010 Ryder Cup matches between Europe and the US will take place from October 1-3.
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NEWPORT, WALES - SEPTEMBER 29: Europe Team Captain Colin Montgomerie poses with Miguel Angel Jimenez (R) and the trophy during the European Team Photocall prior to the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on September 29, 2010 in Newport, Wales.
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Europe Ryder Cup player Padraig Harrington (2nd L) poses for pictures with captain Colin Montgomerie (L) as team-mates Ross Fisher, (R) Luke Donald (2nd R) and Lee Westwood (3rd R) look on at Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales, on September 29, 2010. The 2010 Ryder Cup matches between Europe and the US will take place from October 1-3.
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NEWPORT, WALES - SEPTEMBER 29: Ryder Cup Captain Colin Montgomerie signs autographs at the Peter Alliss Masters Wheelchair presentation during a practice round prior to the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on September 29, 2010 in Newport, Wales.
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NEWPORT, WALES - SEPTEMBER 29: The Ryder Cup Captains Colin Montgomerie and Corey Pavin pose at the Peter Alliss Masters Wheelchair presentation during a practice round prior to the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on September 29, 2010 in Newport, Wales.
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Europe Ryder Cup player Rory McIlroy (R) poses for pictures with team captain Colin Montgomerie during a photo session at Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales, on September 29, 2010. The 2010 Ryder Cup matches between Europe and the US will take place from October 1-3.
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NEWPORT, WALES - SEPTEMBER 29: Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales (R) talks to USA Team Captain Corey Pavin (L) and Europe team captain Colin Montgomerie prior to the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on September 29, 2010 in Newport, Wales.
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NEWPORT, WALES - SEPTEMBER 30: Europe Team Captain Colin Montgomerie (L) chats with Vice Captains Sergio Garcia and Thomas Bjorn (R) during a practice round prior to the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on September 30, 2010 in Newport, Wales.
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NEWPORT, WALES - SEPTEMBER 30: Team Captains Corey Pavin (L) of the USA and Colin Montgomerie of Europe shake hands during the Opening Ceremony prior to the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on September 30, 2010 in Newport, Wales.
