Colin Montgomerie wants to increase the number of wild-card picks he will have for next year's Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor.
The European Tour's players' committee meets in Ireland on May 12 and the Europe captain wants more than the two picks his predecessors have had for the past seven matches. America regained the trophy in October after their captain Paul Azinger sought and was given four picks, two more than previously.
"I am one vote, but a more powerful one than I was being the captain," Montgomerie said. "I will put the case forward."
He did not reveal how many wild cards he would request - he once said the captain should be able to choose all 12 of the side - but did confirm his proposal is a change to the current system.
Last year, Nick Faldo overlooked Montgomerie, the German player Martin Kaymer, European Open champion Ross Fisher and Darren Clarke - winner of two qualifying tournaments, including the penultimate one - in favour of Ian Poulter and Paul Casey.
Poulter's selection was controversial because he had not flown back from America for the final event when he still had a chance to make the team automatically. However, he was Europe's top scorer in the contest with four wins out of five.
Source:The times
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