Colin Montgomerie leaves golf clubs at home for romantic Venice honeymoon with new wife Gaynor

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That, at least, seems to be the thinking behind Colin Montgomerie's trip to Venice with his 41-year-old bride Gaynor.

The couple, who married in Scotland nine days ago, enjoyed a picture postcard view of the canals as they took a ride on a gondola.

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Love boat: The Montgomeries enjoy a romantic gondola ride in Venice

Montgomerie, whose passion for golf helped destroy his first marriage after 14 years, appeared to be bearing up well despite the sudden separation from his clubs.

Perhaps the new Mrs Montgomerie's broad smile had something to do with the fact that even if he fancied a game, the nearest golf course was at least an hour away.

Montgomerie, 44, doesn't have too long to wait, though.

He competes in the Spanish Open on May 1.

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