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Last weekend saw a welcome return to form for our course designer, Colin Montgomerie at the French Open.
Montgomerie, armed with a new set of irons from his sponsor Yonex, thrilled the crowds and rolled back the years with a superb display of iron play and distance control.
Even his troublesome putter had a few moments of inspiration.
This return to form couldn't have come at a better time with the Ryder Cup matches getting closer and closer, and Montgomerie needing to play his way into the side.
With so many good young players on form at the moment he can't rely on a pick from captain Nick Faldo. But, the Ryder Cup without Monty - that's like fish without chips!
Come on Monty, keep it going!
Montgomerie was only denied victory by a player most of you will not have heard of. But, Le Golf National just outside Paris, was the venue for another potential superstar to come to prominence.
Just as Martin Kaymer had done a few weeks ago, Pablo Larrazabal of Spain took control of the tournament with a fearless display of exhilarating golf.
Combined with a red-hot putter and a sensational short game, he completed a four stroke victory over one of the strongest fields seen in Europe so far this season before being ceremoniously thrown into the huge lake by the 18th green in celebration by his fellow Spanish competitors.
The victory has propelled him up the world rankings, assured his tour card for next season and into the top 10 of the Order of Merit.
As with all first time winners, his life will change - many more doors will open and he will be able to challenge on a world stage.
Remember the name, Pablo Larazabal!
Tour fact: to highlight the importance of the putter, during the four days of the French Open, Larazabal took only 101 putts.
That's an average of 25.25 putts per round.
Next time you play, count up how many putts you take - it might highlight where you need to focus your practice.
