Colin Montgomerie has been appointed European Team Captain for the fourth edition of the Royal Trophy to take place in Chonburi, Thailand on 8-10 January 2010. The eight-time Ryder Cup player for Europe has accepted the position after speaking with the legendary five-time Major winner Severiano Ballesteros who had previously planned to lead the European effort himself.
"Seve has invited me to captain Europe at the Royal Trophy and I am delighted to accept;" said the eight-time European Tour Order of Merit winner Montgomerie.
"It will be an excellent opportunity for me to spend time with some key players who are likely to be with me at Celtic Manor in October for the Ryder Cup;" added the current European Ryder Cup Captain.