Wonder if Scottish golfer Colin Montgomerie thought his whining about not getting an invite to play in next weekend's Masters Tournament (while lower ranked Asian golfers, including China's top player Liang Wenchong, did get special invites) would open up this can of worms. Thai golfer Prayad Marksaeng (pictured) responded to Monty's musings: "I believe they invite Asian players because golf and golfers in Asia are developing fast, and Asian golfers are playing better and better......

"There has been no call from Augusta and I am not expecting one. Now, if I were the only person in the country, à la China, I might get in. It is a strange way to make up a field for a Major championship — television rights. They are quite open about why." — Scottish professional golfer Colin Montgomerie commenting on his failure to receive an invite to compete in next weekend's Masters Tournament,......