Five players have won the award three times: Rory, Seve, Ernie, Lee Westwood, and Nick Faldo.
Montgomerie won his four awards in a stellar five year period from 1995 to 1999.
His Ryder Cup record is excellent. He never lost a singles match in eight events. His overall record, including four-balls and foursomes, is 36 matches for 20-9-7.
He is one of many great golfers never to have won a Major.
The European Tour includes the Race to Dubai that culminates in the season ending Dubai World Championship.
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