Colin Montgomerie facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
| Full name | Colin Stuart Montgomerie |
| Nickname | Monty |
| Born | 23 June 1963 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in |
| Nationality |  Scotland |
| Residence | Dunning, Perthshire, Scotland Naples, Florida |
| Spouse |
Eimear Wilson
(m. 1990; div. 2006)Gaynor Knowles
(m. 2008; div. 2017)Sarah Casey
(m. 2023) |
| Children | 3 |
| Career | |
| College | Houston Baptist University |
| Turned professional | 1987 |
| Current tour(s) | PGA Tour Champions European Senior Tour |
| Former tour(s) | European Tour |
| Professional wins | 54 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| European Tour | 31 (4th all-time) |
| Asian Tour | 2 |
| PGA Tour of Australasia | 1 |
| Champions Tour | 7 |
| European Seniors Tour | 9 (Tied 5th all-time) |
| Other | 7 |
| Best results in Major Championships |
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| The Masters Tournament | T8: 1998 |
| U.S. Open | 2nd/T2: 1994, 1997, 2006 |
| The Open Championship | 2nd: 2005 |
| PGA Championship | 2nd: 1995 |
| Achievements and awards | |
| World Golf Hall of Fame | 2013 |
| Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year |
1988 |
| European Tour Order of Merit winner |
1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2005 |
| European Tour Golfer of the Year |
1995, 1996, 1997, 1999 |
| European Senior Tour Order of Merit winner |
2014, 2015 |
Colin Stuart Montgomerie (born 23 June 1963) is a famous Scottish professional golfer. He is often called "Monty" by his fans. He holds a record for winning the European Tour Order of Merit eight times. This includes an amazing seven wins in a row from 1993 to 1999.
Colin has won 31 European Tour events. This is more than any other British player. It places him fourth on the all-time list of European Tour winners. He has finished second in five major golf championships. In 2013, he was added to the World Golf Hall of Fame.
After turning 50 in 2013, Montgomerie started playing on the PGA Tour Champions and European Senior Tour. He has won three major championships in senior golf.
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Early Life and Education
Colin Montgomerie was born in Glasgow, Scotland. However, he grew up in Yorkshire, England. His father, James Montgomerie, was a director at Fox's Biscuits. Colin learned to play golf at the Ilkley Golf Club.
He went to Leeds Grammar School and Strathallan School in Perthshire. While in Leeds, he became a fan of Leeds United. Later, his father became the secretary of Royal Troon Golf Club, a very famous golf club in Scotland.
Amateur Golf Career
Colin Montgomerie was one of the first British golfers to attend a college in the United States. He went to Houston Baptist University. There, he played on the golf team and became their best player.
He won three important amateur tournaments in Scotland:
- The 1983 Scottish Youths Championship
- The 1985 Scottish Amateur Stroke Play Championship
- The 1987 Scottish Amateur Championship
Colin also played for Great Britain and Ireland in big team events. These included the Eisenhower Trophy (in 1984 and 1986) and the Walker Cup (in 1985 and 1987). He was also part of the Scottish team that won the 1985 European Amateur Team Championship.
Professional Golf Journey
Colin Montgomerie became a professional golfer in 1988. He was named the Rookie of the Year on the European Tour that same year. He quickly became one of Europe's top players.
He won his first event, the 1989 Portuguese Open TPC, by a huge 11 shots. In 1991, he won the Scandinavian Masters. He also made his first appearance in the Ryder Cup in 1991.
European Tour Success
Montgomerie was the top player on the European Tour Order of Merit every year from 1993 to 1999. This was a record for the most consecutive wins. He has 31 victories on the tour. These include winning the Volvo PGA Championship three times in a row (1998, 1999, and 2000).
He reached the top 10 in the Official World Golf Rankings in 1994. He stayed in the top 10 for 400 weeks. His highest ranking was number two in the world. Many people thought he was one of the best at hitting the golf ball far and accurately.
Later Career and Senior Tour
After 2000, his performance changed for a while. But he made a strong comeback in 2005. He won his eighth European Tour Order of Merit title. He also returned to the top 10 in the World Rankings. By late 2005, he was the first golfer to earn 20 million Euros on the European Tour.
In June 2013, after turning 50, Montgomerie joined the PGA Tour Champions. This is a tour for older professional golfers. He quickly found success there.
He won his first senior major championship, the Senior PGA Championship, in May 2014. In July 2014, he won his second senior major, the U.S. Senior Open. He won the Senior PGA Championship again in May 2015, making it his third senior major title. He continued to win on the senior circuit, with his most recent victory being the Invesco QQQ Championship in 2019.
Major Championship Attempts
Colin Montgomerie is known as one of the best golfers who never won a major championship. He finished second five times.
- 1994 U.S. Open: He lost in a three-man playoff to Ernie Els.
- 1995 PGA Championship: He tied for the lead but lost in a sudden-death playoff.
- 1997 U.S. Open: He finished one shot behind the winner, Ernie Els.
- 2006 U.S. Open: He was tied for the lead on the final hole but made a mistake and lost by one shot.
- 2005 Open Championship: He finished second to Tiger Woods at St Andrews.
His best finish at the Masters Tournament was tied for 8th place in 1998.
Ryder Cup and Team Play
Even though he didn't win a major, Montgomerie is famous for his amazing performances in the Ryder Cup. He was part of the European team eight times. He has never lost a singles match in the Ryder Cup.
He has played important roles in many Ryder Cup victories for Europe. In 1997, he helped Europe win the cup by tying his final hole. In 2004, he made the winning putt for Europe.
In 2009, Colin Montgomerie was chosen to be the captain of the European team for the 2010 Ryder Cup. He led his team to a close victory, 14.5 to 13.5. After this win, he stepped down as captain.
He has also been a successful playing captain for the European team in other events like the Seve Trophy and the Royal Trophy.
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Awards and Recognition
At the end of 2004, Colin Montgomerie was given the title of Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE). This is a special honor in the British honours system.
He represents the Turnberry golf resort in Scotland. There is even a Colin Montgomerie Golf Academy there.
Personal Life
Colin Montgomerie has three children. He married Sarah Casey in 2023. He has also been involved in junior golf programs. In 2011, he became president of the Golf Foundation, a charity for junior golf in England. In 2012, he was named an ambassador for Scotland's junior golf program, ClubGolf.
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Colin Montgomerie, a famous Scottish golfer.
See also
In Spanish: Colin Montgomerie para niños
