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Ryder Cup
28/01/2009
First Minister Alex Salmond has today written to Colin Montgomerie to offer his congratulations, after Montgomerie was named as captain of the Europe team for the 2010 Ryder Cup at Wales' Celtic Manor.
First Minister Alex Salmond said:
"I'm delighted to extend my congratulations to Colin Montgomerie. It's great to see his talent and dedication to the sport receive such recognition.
"This year, throughout Scotland's Year of Homecoming, we are celebrating Scotland's global influence and our great contributions to Europe and beyond. What better year for Colin Montgomerie to be appointed to lead the European Ryder Cup team - proving what modern Scotland has to offer!
"Scotland is the home of golf, and I'm sure every Scot will join me in wishing Colin great success in his captaincy and in his bid to regain the Ryder Cup for Europe."