Henrik Stenson is confident Colin Montgomerie can be a successful Ryder Cup captain after the Scot led Europe to a third Royal Trophy win.

The world number seven repeated his heroics from the inaugural edition of the tournament four years ago to hole the winning putt on the last and cement a dramatic 8 1/2-7 1/2 victory.

It was a win Montgomerie had highlighted as being imperative at the start of an important year for Europe, which includes October's Ryder Cup with the United States.

The Scot certainly played his part, featuring as a player as well as captain and maintaining his record of never having lost a singles match for Europe when he sank a long birdie putt at the last for a half against China's Liang Wen-chong.

Montgomerie had chosen to include himself as a player specifically to get a closer look at potential picks for his three wildcards at Celtic Manor, and Stenson believes the eight-time Order of Merit winner's meticulous preparation will prove beneficial at the Ryder Cup.

"The more chances Colin has to captain a team then he is going to learn more," said the 33-year-old.

"He is on the right track for sure, he likes to pay attention to detail and there is already a lot things set in place for Wales.

"It will be a good week and he is going to be a good captain, I am absolutely convinced."

Stenson was three down to Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee after 10 holes yesterday before battling back to level with three to go and take the game to the final hole.

Thongchai's putt for par stopped agonisingly short of the hole, allowing Stenson to coolly sink the winning putt from six feet and allow Europe to reclaim the trophy after Asia's victory in 2009.

"I was very pleased with the way I played at the end - I'm not playing that great at the moment, I'm struggling a bit, and I had to dig deep then as well to make some putts and produce the shots we needed," added the Dubai-based Swede.

"I told the boys I wasn't playing great, but said maybe I could find something if I had to - and I did."

England's Simon Dyson was also full of praise for Montgomerie's captaincy skills as the 32-year-old looks to stake a claim for a place in Europe's 12-man team to play the United States.

The in-form Dyson is currently fourth in the Ryder Cup points list after two wins last year and Montgomerie opted to take a closer look at the York-born player by partnering him in the four-balls event on Saturday.

"I thought he was really, really good this week," said Dyson, winner of the 2009 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.

"He was chatting to all of us a lot and seeing what our thoughts were on things.

"I had the pleasure of playing with him in the four-balls and he made life very easy for me. I thought he was exceptional.

"He has been playing for the last 20 or so years and that is great experience and I think he will be fantastic Ryder Cup captain."