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 COLIN MONTGOMERIE still believes he can make Ryder Cup captain Nick Faldo's wild-card decisions even tougher than they already are at Gleneagles this weekend.

Montgomerie says he is "confident" of his chances of winning the Johnnie Walker Championship, which has a first prize of €290,000. It's the final event before Europe's 12-man side for Valhalla next month is known.