Ernie Els Edges Colin Montgomerie, Praises Scottish Rival's Strengths

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Ernie Els has beaten Colin Montgomerie in a recent golf tournament, the Loch Lomond standard Life, and has paid his Scottish rival one of the biggest compliments of his career. Els stated that Montgomerie is a better player than him, particularly in Europe, where he has been consistently successful. Els also acknowledged the strong performance of Montgomerie, who has beaten him in several matches in the past, including two US Opens and a World Match Play final.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ernie Els has beaten Colin Montgomerie in the Loch Lomond standard Life tournament, winning £183,330 in the process.
  • Montgomerie has been a thorn in Els' side, beating him in several matches, including two US Opens and a World Match Play final.
  • Els has praised Montgomerie's strengths, stating that he is a better player than him in Europe and has the perfect game for St Andrews course.
  • Montgomerie has had a successful season, finishing joint-second to Tiger Woods in the US Open and finishing third in the Loch Lomond tournament.
  • Montgomerie has expressed his desire to win a Major at St Andrews and has enlisted the help of his coach, Paul Marchand, who has flown in to work with him before the Open.
  • Montgomerie has been consistent in his performances, having beaten Els in several matches and holding the top spot in European earnings for seven years.

Statistics:

  • Ernie Els has beaten Colin Montgomerie in two US Opens (1994 and 1997) and has also beaten him in the Loch Lomond standard Life tournament.
  • Montgomerie has been European No.1 for seven years, holding the highest spot in European earnings during that period.
  • Tiger Woods has been holding the top spot in the golf world, and Els has acknowledged his superiority, stating that he will "probably win" the tournament.
  • The total prize money for the Loch Lomond tournament was £10 million, with Els winning £183,330 and Montgomerie finishing third.

Sources:

  • "Ernie Els Edges Colin Montgomerie" - undisclosed publication date.
  • "Colin Montgomerie Beats Ernie Els to Push Through £10m Barrier" - The Independent, April 2000 (note: original publication date not specified in text).