Monty shuts door on returning as Ryder Cup skipper, slams slow golfers
Colin Montgomerie says he will never captain Ryder Cup Europe again.
Colin Montgomerie has slammed the door shut on captaining Ryder Cup Europe again as he revealed his idea for golf's perennial slow play problem.
Current European skipper Luke Donald now has a bit more clarity over what his side will look like when his team heads to Rome in September.
Speaking before the PGA Championship at Oak Hill, Donald reflected on the loss of former Ryder Cup Europe stalwarts who resigned their DP World Tour memberships after their fines and suspensions were upheld by a sports arbitration panel.
"It's a shame," Donald said, adding:
Donald also stated that he doesn't have a captains' agreement with Zach Johnson over the prospect of LIV Golf players in their sides.
Read more about what Donald had to say here
As for Montgomerie, it's not unreasonable to suggest that he could be offered the role again after Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter, Sergio Garcia and Graeme McDowell were ruled out.
But Monty has told Forbes he would never step back into the lion's den.
As for golf's slow play problem, Monty is in agreement with Jack Nicklaus that something now needs to be done.
Fining players is not going to work, according to the 59-year-old Scot.
He told the publication:
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