Four of Scotland’s greatest golfers - Colin Montgomerie, Paul Lawrie, Sandy Lyle and Andrew Coltart - have announced they will be teeing off at The Quinn Direct British Masters and competing for a share of the £1.8 million prize fund.
The announcement adds a strong Scottish contingent and four more Ryder Cup stars to the growing list of world-class players already confirmed to play at The De Vere Belfry from May 11-14.
Montgomerie has long been a key member of The European Ryder Cup Team and ended the 2005 season by returning once again to the top of the Order of Merit.
Sandy Lyle has been named as one of Ian Woosnam’s assistant captains for The 36th Ryder Cup at The K Club in Ireland this September, marking his return to The Ryder Cup fold for the first time since 1987, two years after winning The Open Championship at Royal St Georges in 1985.
The two younger Scots, Paul Lawrie and Andrew Coltart both made their Ryder Cup debuts in 1999, the year that Lawrie famously came from ten shots behind to win The Open Championship at Carnoustie after a three-man play-off.
Andrew “Chubby” Chandler, Managing Director of promoters International Sports Management said; “This is an exciting announcement and the Scottish line up adds even more strength to the event. It will be a thrilling tournament and one that promises to offer top quality golf from beginning to end.”
Colin Montgomerie said: “It’s great to see such a strong field lining up for The Quinn Direct British Masters and especially such a strong Scottish contingent. I have good memories of playing at The Belfry and looking forward to returning there.”
The Quinn Direct British Masters 2006 will take place at The De Vere Belfry at Wishaw, Sutton Coldfield, which has been four-time host to The Ryder Cup. This event will see the return of top level European Tour golf to the venue along with many of its biggest stars.
The event will take place from Thursday 11 May to Sunday 14 May, including a Pro-Am day on 10 May, and tickets can be booked by calling 01782 741956 or visitingwww.quinndirectbritishmasters.com. Those wishing to pre-book season tickets will receive a free event branded cap, and day tickets can be pre-booked with an amazing 25% discount. To purchase event corporate hospitality packages at The Quinn Direct British Masters please call 01565 832121.
