Involved in one of two matches unable to finish on the opening day because of a torrential downpour flooding the La Costa course, Montgomerie resumed by hitting a glorious seven-iron to four feet and made the birdie putt.
The inclusion of Casey, Jimenez and Westwood means that eight of Europe's victorious 2004 Ryder Cup team will be in action on "The Montgomerie" inland links course in Co Kildare.