| Lacking somewhat in confidence after a string of | | | | performances at the beginning of the summer |
| inconsistent performances on demanding courses - | | | | included a top-20 place at the BMW, runner-up at the |
| Monty has taken the decision to not participate in the | | | | French Open and a share of the 24th position at the |
| SAS Masters or KLM Open to be staged in Holland in | | | | European Open. |
| August. | | | | Unfortunately, since the Scottish Open at Loch |
| His decision will leave himself little opportunity to | | | | Lomond that saw him miss the cut - his |
| impress European Ryder Cup Captain, Nick Faldo into | | | | performances have lacked confidence and most |
| selecting the Scot as one of his two wild-card entries. | | | | importantly, results. |
| Monty's last opportunity will come at the end of | | | | Not breaking 70 in his last 11 rounds and poor finishes |
| August in the Johnnie Walker Championship at | | | | in America at the WGC Bridgestone Invitational and |
| Gleneagles, Scotland. | | | | US PGA Championship - both contributing to his |
| Monty is placing all hopes on taking a short break | | | | decision for a break from the game. |
| from the game as a catalyst for regaining his | | | | The golfing world is expecting both Ian Poulter and |
| confidence and producing a Ryder Cup inspiring | | | | Paul Casey to be granted wild-card places in the |
| performance at Gleneagles. A string of good | | | | team. |