Montgomerie named Ryder Cup captain

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The Scot, so often an inspiration on the course at previous Ryder Cups, will switch to a leadership role after fending off competition from the likes of Jose Maria Olazabal and Sandy Lyle for the job.

Montgomerie said: "This is one of the proudest moments I can think of. I am very proud and honoured to be selected by the committee to be the 2010 Ryder Cup captain. It's not just an honour but a huge responsibility as well."

He added: "It is important we do everything we can to claim back the Ryder Cup in Wales in 2010."

Wednesday's news, which was announced in Dubai, may mean 45-year-old Montgomerie has played in his last Ryder Cup.

The five-time Ryder Cup winner only emerged as a frontrunner two weeks ago in Abu Dhabi after previously indicating he wanted to return to the team next year to win a ninth cap and wait until Gleneagles in 2014 to take up the captaincy.

Lyle and former skipper Ian Woosnam had also been touted as potential leaders of the European team, however they appeared to drop out of contention earlier this month, leaving the European Tour's tournament committee with what appeared to be a choice between Montgomerie and Olazabal.

Bernard Gallacher and Sam Torrance had both backed Montgomerie, five times a major championship runner-up but never a winner, to take charge for next year's match in Wales.

Montgomerie has won 23.5 points in Ryder Cup player, just 1.5 points behind the record held by Nick Faldo who was last year's captain when Europe were resoundingly beaten by the United States at Valhalla.

In December, Corey Pavin was appointed as captain of the United States for the 2010 match, succeeding Paul Azinger.