Doctors Seve and Monty

Seve Ballesteros and Colin Montgomerie are to receive honorary Doctor of Laws degrees from the University of St Andrews on July 18 - just two days before the start of the Open over the Old Course.

Acting Principal of the University, Professor Colin Vincent, said: "Colin Montgomerie and Seve Ballesteros have undoubtedly made a tremendous contribution to golf and to St Andrews as the "Home of Golf". It is particularly appropriate to honour their achievements during the millennium Open".

The University conferred honorary degrees upon Jack Nicklaus in 1984 and Gary Player in 1995. A limited number of tickets for the graduation ceremony are available - call 01334 462161.