Colin Montgomerie’s controversial feedback haven’t stopped.
After the Scottish golfer questioned why Tiger Woods had not but retired final week, the 61-year-old is now expressing doubts concerning the 2025 Ryder Cup, set for September of subsequent 12 months.
Greater than a full 12 months out from competitors at Bethpage Black Course at Farmingdale, N.Y., Montgomerie appears to assume that the Europeans can be at an innate drawback enjoying within the U.S.
Montgomerie hasn’t minced phrases in his newest press appearances. Getty Photos
“God almighty!” Montgomerie advised The Occasions. “We desperately want an away win within the Ryder Cup, however I don’t assume it’s going to occur in New York. I don’t assume we can be allowed to win there. Somebody will come on and steal a golf ball or one thing. It’s a ingesting tradition in America.”
The World Golf Corridor of Famer final competed within the 2010 Ryder Cup, captaining the European Workforce to a slim 14 1/2/-13 ½ victory over Workforce USA.
Though he by no means completed above second in a significant championship, Montgomerie has garnered Ryder Cup acclaim.
Montgomerie was a part of the European crew throughout eight Ryder Cups and has totaled 23.5 complete factors, simply two behind all-time chief Sergio Garcia.
Most just lately, Montgomerie tied for forty fourth by ending six over par on the Bridgestone Senior Gamers Championship.
Keegan Bradley was named Workforce USA’s upcoming Ryder Cup
captain. AP
The 2025 Cup was beforehand within the information earlier in July after Keegan Bradley was introduced because the U.S.’ captain as an alternative of Tiger Woods.
Backed by Dustin Johnson and Collin Morikawa, the Individuals claimed the 2021 Ryder Cup trophy in landslide vogue from Whistling Straits, Wisc.
Montgomerie competed in eight Ryder Cups with Workforce Europe. PA EMPICS/ABACAUSA.COM
Curiously sufficient, Workforce USA has taken residence each trophy performed on American soil since 2012, when the Europeans marked a second straight win at Medinah Nation Membership in Medinah, In poor health.
If Workforce Europe have been to defy Montgomerie’s expectations and win the 2025 Ryder Cup, it could show to be the primary successful streak for both aspect since 2015.
