Hey Monty these guys are still good and the major will have to wait 
http://www.ussenioropen.com/scoring2013/dyn/alllb.html
http://www.ussenioropen.com/scoring2013/dyn/alllb.html
Montys first Senior major
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stevie_r
Tour Winner
I really don't get the amount of vitriol on this board for a truly great British golfer.
seconded.
bozza
Journeyman Pro
He is one of them people that divides opinion, some people love him and some people can't stand him.
I think he will find the seniors tour harder than he thinks.
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Completly agree. A really good ambassador for the European tour for years. I thought it was a real shame he never won a major.
Foxholer
Blackballed
Never mind.
There's another one in a couple of weeks!
There's another one in a couple of weeks!
SAPCOR1
Journeyman Pro
Thirded, if there is such a word
It might have something to do with Montys general attitude.........
Andy808
Tour Winner
As a golfer he's fine but he's a shocking commentator.
Good luck to him on the senior tour and I hope it finishes his on camera career.
Good luck to him on the senior tour and I hope it finishes his on camera career.
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
.........or his nationality.
I have met him a few times off the golf course and he is a genuine nice guy with a wide range of sporting interests.
He is ultra competitive on the golf course which some see as a poor attitude.
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stevie_r
Tour Winner
Why would it have anything to do with his nationality?
6inchcup
Journeyman Pro
We had this debate a few weeks ago and I said then the top American tour players tanned Colin's backside on the PGA tour and in the majors so why would he think they couldn't do it in the seniors,the likes of LANGER andWATSONstill give the young bucks a run for their money,and the question is is COLIN prepared to put the hours in to keep his game on top form to compete.
GreiginFife
Money List Winner
Because it's always the same few that bring up nationality on here. This being one of them.
Monty divides opinion due to his sometimes surly attitude as has been said. But he was still one of the best golfers out there to never win a major. 8 order of merit titles at a time when the European Tour was actually quite good speaks volumes.
To those saying he is going to find the seniors harder than he thinks... Do you know how hard he thinks it's going to be?
Having witnessed the seniors guys up close on many occasions on the bag for my father-in-law (De Vere at Mottram being the most recent) these guys can still play, and not just play a bit. Langer has an un-real short game still.
blackpuddinmonster
Challenge Tour Pro
This is getting a bit tedious, and its the same few posters everytime.
I'am, have always been, and always will be, a big fan of Monty, and guess what i'am English.
Grow up will you, and keep your own poorly diguised prejudices to your self.
People have the right not to like someone( Lee Westwood anyone? ) without there being a nationalist agenda.
I too have met Monty and i'am quite sure he would of told you in no uncertain terms what he thought about your opening sentance.
Pin-seeker
Well-known member
I'm not really a Monty fan but I don't get how you can say the Americans tanned his backside.
Fair enough he didn't win a Major,but he still had a good record.
Fair enough he didn't win a Major,but he still had a good record.
...and was it not pointed out to you he was 2nd three times in the US Open...........not exactly tanned
how many other British or European golfers can say that 
drawboy
Tour Winner
Colin Montgomerie is one of the greatest golfers ever to come from our shores. No one can deny that fact. He dominated the tour for years, won championships left right and center. He always played his skin off in the Ryder cup. The man is unjustly maligned because he was a winner, he had the desire and single minded attitude to win. You have to have this. Pro golf is dog eat dog and there is no room on the course for players that do not want to win. No one ever remembers second, no one wants to be second.
There are not many commentators who have more inside knowledge of the professional game, Nick Faldo excepted. So he went off at a few cameramen and spectators. He was in the zone and trying to win. This doesn't mean he is a bad person. The man is a gentleman,consummate professional and winner. We should have more respect for his achievements in my opinion...........and breath!! Lol.
There are not many commentators who have more inside knowledge of the professional game, Nick Faldo excepted. So he went off at a few cameramen and spectators. He was in the zone and trying to win. This doesn't mean he is a bad person. The man is a gentleman,consummate professional and winner. We should have more respect for his achievements in my opinion...........and breath!! Lol.
6inchcup
Journeyman Pro
and how many majors have the best players on the senior tour won between them,and were they winning them when he was at his prime,so why does he think it will be any different now,I hope he does win one but he will have to up his game to their levell first....and was it not pointed out to you he was 2nd three times in the US Open...........not exactly tanned
GreiginFife
Money List Winner
Where has this come from? Who says he thinks it will be any different? Could it maybe just be that he wants to get back out playing and the seniors tour is still competitive whilst not being up against these 300+ yard drivers??
exactly, well said:thup:
like us, Colin Montgomery probably loves the game and competing and he can compete
