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Monty won't captain Europe again

ESPN staff
October 4, 2010
Colin Montgomerie excelled as European captain © Getty Images
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Colin Montgomerie confirmed that he will not return as Ryder Cup captain after leading Europe to victory over the Americans at Celtic Manor.

The Scot skippered Europe to a 14 ½-13 ½ victory after one of the most thrilling final days in the tournament's history - but he will not attempt to repeat the feat.

"This is a one-hit time - I will not be doing this again," he said. "I think it's only right that it should be shared around."

The Scot went on to laud his European team - particularly Graeme McDowell, whose 3&1 triumph over Hunter Mahan in the final singles match allowed Europe to regain the trophy they surrendered in Valhalla two years ago.

"I want to talk about how well everyone played, because to a man they were magnificent and they all gave me 110%, which was all I could ask for," he said.

"As for McDowell - he was put at the end for a very good reason. He is the US Open champion and full of confidence, and it showed because that birdie on 16 was unbelievable.

"We got off to a flier, but the US came back extremely well. Tiger Woods [who beat Francesco Molinari 4&3] showed why he's the number one in the world and all credit to their whole team, they played magnificently.

"I'd also like to pay tribute to my vice-captains, because we wouldn't have won the Ryder Cup without them, so that puts their roles into context.

"This means the world to everyone involved in the European Tour. I am so glad we won. I didn't hit a shot, yet it is a proud, proud moment for me personally. It's an amazing feeling to have won."

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