TROON, Scotland – Colin Montgomerie achieved his goal of playing in his beloved Open on Sunday at Royal Troon, a place where he grew up and learned the game.
He even joked that he was the leader in the clubhouse. Twice.
Montgomerie, 53, fittingly hit the first tee shot Thursday and was out first again on Sunday with marker Kieron Stevenson in the final round, playing in 2 hours, 50 minutes. Since he was the first to finish both days, technically, he was the leader.
“I’m tired now,” Montgomerie said after shooting a final-round 76 to end the week at 17 over.