Golf Monthly takes a look at Colin Montgomerie's near major wins after his weekend victory at the US Senior PGA Championship
The 1992 US Open at Pebble Beach, California saw Colin Montgomerie claim third place behind America's Jeff Sluman and Tom Kite. Photography: David Cannon/Getty Images
Ernie Els took the first place ahead of Colin Montgomerie at the 1994 US Open at Oakmont Country Club. Photography: J.D. Cuban/Allsport
Colin Montgomerie finished behind Australia's Steve Elkington at the 1995 PGA Championship at Wentworth. Photography: David Cannon/Allsport
Ernie Els once again clinched victory ahead of Colin Montgomerie at the 1997 US Open. Photography: David Cannon/Allsport
Tiger Woods shot a 14 under par to finish in first place ahead of Colin Montgomerie at the 2005 Open Championship at the Old Course, St Andrews
Colin Montgomerie finished behind Australia's Geoff Ogilvy at the 2006 US Open. Photography: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images
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