Woods presence irrelevant - Montgomerie

European captain Colin Montgomerie is confident that his side will win this year's Ryder Cup (Europe 4/5, USA 5/4, The Tie 10/1 Outright) at Celtic Manor even if Tiger Woods is included in the United States team.

World number one Woods is currently taking a break from golf as he tries to sort out his personal problems after admitting being unfaithful to his wife. And he has not yet revealed if he will participate in the event between October 1-3.

Montgomerie is aware that Woods has a good record for the United States, particularly in the singles, but still feels his team will come out on top.

He told BBC Sport: "A lot depends on whether Tiger plays as he hasn't lost in the singles.

"But if our 12 play to their potential, with the crowd's backing, we will win."

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