Sport 08-11-1999 Montgomery Is First In Europe`s Order of Merit who: Colin Montgomerie what: Gains record-breaking seventh European order of merit title in yesterday`s American Express championship at Valderrama where: American Express championship, Valderrama when: Yesterday snippet: "Colin Montgomerie wrapped up a record-breaking seventh European order of merit title in yesterday`s American Express championship at Valderrama," reports The Mirror. "Monty retained the tag as Europe`s top golfer with a share of 20th place, equalling his worst of the year. He overhauled Seve Ballesteros`s record of six." The tournament was won by Tiger Woods, who walked away with the £600,000 prize money. But Mongomery was critical of the weighting put on the final match of the tour. "Hakkinen didn`t get 30 points for winning the last Grand Prix," he said. "Manchester United don`t get 10 points for winning their last game. Although this is a fantastic tournament on a great course, unfortunately it makes a mockery of our Tour." [... more]

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