Colin Montgomerie lavished praise upon teammate Marc Warren after the pair secured Scotland's first-ever World Cup victory at Mission Hills today.

The Scots edged a thrilling play-off on the 18th hole of the Olazabal course against Boo Weekley and Heath Slocum of the United States, making par on the third extra hole to clinch the win.

Scotland were in the clubhouse at six under - a 25-under 263 for the tournament - before USA birdied the 18th to tie for the lead and force the play-off.

It had initially looked bad when Montgomerie teed off into a bunker on the first extra hole and Warren compounded to send his approach shot into another bunker close to the flag.

Montgomerie chipped out but the ball fell short of the pin leaving Warren with a tricky task to putt from 10 feet.

However, the 26-year-old remained calm and collected to sink the crucial putt for par and force a second extra hole.

"What a putt he holed," said Montgomerie. "We were out, I had hit a terrible drive, a terrible bunker shot, and it is amazing what a good putt can do.

"From then on I thought we were favourites, going back to 18 again and we did very well.

"We are very proud of each other and I expect Marc to progress hugely in the world of golf.

"I thank him for his play this week and look forward to seeing Marc Warren in many of these ceremonies in the years to come."

Warren, who earlier this year won the Johnnie Walker Championship, was equally complimentary of his playing partner.

The duo first played together at the World Cup in Barbados last year, that time suffering play-off heartache at the hands of Germany.