"Colin Montgomerie has travelled the world as a leading player and also as one of the pre-eminent modern-day course designers."

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You learn something new everyday. Monty, one of the pre-eminent modern-day course designers" has discovered a "hidden gem" of golf architecture.

During a visit to Edinburgh last week to promote the Bupa Great Edinburgh Run, Monty popped up to the Braids for the first time in his life and couldn't believe its stunning location high above the Capital.

In the Edinburgh Thistle Golf Club he certainly didn't need to be told about its rich history. "Some famous golfers have played here," he said pointing at a members' honours board bearing the names of former Open champions James Braid and Tommy Armour.

Nothing gets by Monty!

Monty Loses His License While Tiger Pays $164 Fine!

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Seems our man loves to drive his X5 a wee bit fast and thanks to Scotland's tough policy on speeding, won't be able to drive for six months due to Scotland's much tougher standards than the Florida Highway Patrol. (Not to worry Monty, you can still enjoy the bliss of washing the cars!). Patrick Hill reports:
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Monty: Poulter Is Dead To Me!

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Okay maybe that's a bit harsh, but you do have to wonder if we have a budding love triangle featuring Faldo-Poulter-Monty after the next Ryder Cup Captain let it be known that he was not pleased Ian Poulter passed on the Seve Trophy. And that was without reading Poulter's Tweets today, which started off recounting his hangover and then appeared to be hijacked by his agent to extol the virtues of family time and gym time. It's all quite touching I tell you.
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Monty And Sandy Bury Hatchet In Totally Accidental Meeting

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If they get another Rich Beem winner, maybe the Hazeltine folks can put a plaque on the spot where Monty and Sandy accidentally ran into each other and buried the hatchet. From Monty's press conference:

Q. I'm almost sorry to bring this up, but I couldn't help but notice, Sandy Lyle was out front, and I'm curious if you had an opportunity to speak with him; and if so, can you give us any insight into that conversation?

COLIN MONTGOMERIE: Yes, it's interesting, I didn't realize that Sandy was coming over here to commentate for our British SKY Television here for the tournament. And I had just managed to speak to Sandy just before we came in here, which was good. I can't, unfortunately, say what was said. But that matter is now closed and I personally thought it was closed four and a half years ago; it is now, believe me (smiling).

I spoke to Sandy just, what, about 45 minutes ago.