Sue Lawley's guest this week is Colin Montgomerie.One of the biggest earners in the history of golf, he's ranked number three in the world. Despite having a natural talent for the game, he'd never expected to play it professionally. Having applied for a job with a sports management company, his interview took place on the golf course. He played so well that the company persuaded him to become one of their stars.[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]Favourite track: Sailing by Rod Stewart Book: Any book by Michael Crichton
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