But Montgomerie hopes to see the 14-time major winner at Celtic Manor in October.
"Sergio is the main guy I want to talk to, " Montgomerie told BBC Radio 5 live.
Montgomerie has not lost a singles game since making his cup debut in 1991.
Montgomerie tees off his US Open campaign alongside Americans David Duval and John Cook.
It was a disappointing day for US Open champion McDowell and ex-Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie.
Montgomerie was one under after five but then dropped nine shots in 10 holes.
Mr Montgomerie argued that the party should never have agreed to the televised leader debates.
Nine of Europe's Ryder Cup players are in the field, plus captain Colin Montgomerie.
Prime Minister David Cameron sent his congratulations to Montgomerie and his team on a "stunning" victory.
Laird will be joined by Colin Montgomerie, the only Scot to have won at Loch Lomond.
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The ruling was made by the Coronor of Inquests, Alistair Montgomerie, at Douglas Courthouse.
As things stand, Montgomerie will also have to qualify for this year's Open Championship at Troon.
Scotland's Colin Montgomerie is five over after a 72 and looks likely to miss the cut.
Scotland's Colin Montgomerie geared up for next week's Accenture Matchplay with another top-20 finish.
However, McIlroy -- who played under Montgomerie -- has firm opinions about who should be captain.
Previous winners include Tony Jacklin, Sam Torrance, Nick Faldo, Sandy Lyle, Colin Montgomerie and Sergio Garcia.
Europe captain Colin Montgomerie and two of his assistants, Darren Clarke and Paul McGinley, also take part.
Lile finished on four under alongside Colin Montgomerie, who shot 69, and Lee Westwood, who made 71.
And Colin Montgomerie partners Chris DiMarco, both of whom have lost twice in play-offs in the majors.
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Montgomerie finished second to Woods at the Open this year, five strokes behind the world number one.
Colin Montgomerie, Padraig Harrington, Ian Poulter and David Howell will all line up in the new event.
Though Goodwin top-scored for Sussex, fellow opener Richard Montgomerie was the star of the show early on.
Dredge shot a 68 before a superb second-round 65 to qualify alongside Colin Montgomerie and Thomas Bjorn.
Scotland's Colin Montgomerie carded a 71 to finish on nine under par in a tie for 28th.
Five other players also eclipsed Keith Horne's two-day course record of 66 but Scotland's Montgomerie remained philosophical.
Spain's Sergio Garcia, who is a shot clear of Montgomerie on 12 under, bemoaned his short game.
Bernard Gallacher, the last man to captain Europe more than once, agreed that Montgomerie should not return.
Montgomerie will lead Europe for the first time after pipping 2008 vice-captain Jose Maria Olazabal to the role.
Montgomerie fell away at last weekend's Austrian Open after failing to capitalise on his chances on the greens.
The announcement will be made after a 15-man committee that includes Montgomerie, Clarke and McGinley meets to decide.
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