WITH no Scots in the world top 100, Colin Montgomerie is aware he may not have any compatriots in his Ryder Cup side next year.

However, that could change if Callum Macaulay can get close to the form he produced at the end of the Madeira Islands Open in Porto Santo. Eleven behind Argentina's Estanislao Goya with nine holes to play, Macaulay birdied eight of the last nine holes.

Home in 28, only one outside the European Tour record, and round in a course record-equalling 64, Macaulay, in only his fifth Tour event, was only one behind when Goya went out of bounds and double-bogeyed the 16th.

But the South American sank a seven-foot par putt on the last to win what was only his sixth event on the circuit. "I'm absolutely ecstatic," said Macaulay, part of the three-man side that captured the world team championship in Australia.

"I've not been able to get in a tournament for more than two months and just came here to get ready for the next two weeks. I knew I had to come out all guns blazing. I've never had a run of birdies like that before - and I'm kind of speechless.

"If I play as well as I can, I feel I can compete. Most of the players at the top level hit the ball similarly and it comes down to the short game. I've worked hard on my putting the last couple of weeks. I had 10 in the last 10 holes here.

BASKETBALL: The Scottish Rocks lost their fourth consecutive game at home, beaten 98 -91 by Worcester Wolves. The Scottish team brought the game to within three points with five minutes lest but lost following technical foul calls on Rob Yanders. The Rocks must now fight to stay in contention for a home play-off spot.

SPEEDWAY: Glasgow Tigers were beaten 48-47 by Belle Vue Aces in a Challenge match at Ashfield.