Rory McIlroy backs Paul McGinley for Ryder Cup captaincy
Meanwhile, reports suggest Darren Clarke is set to pull out of the running for the position.
Meanwhile, reports suggest Darren Clarke is set to pull out of the running for the position.
A new biography of the three-time Major winner sees Paul McGinley, Bob Torrance and Jean Van De Velde amongst those who provides their thoughts on the Dublin golfer.
Graeme McDowell and Luke Donald have both tipped the Irishman to lead Europe’s challenge at Gleneagles in 2014.
“He’s a major champion, he’s a very good public speaker which I think has to be taken into account, tactically very astute.@
Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy remains in number one spot in the latest rankings.
The golfer expressed his annoyance at some of the comments made by those in attendance at the Ryder Cup.
A fourth assistant will by named by José María Olazábal on 27 August when he reveals his two wildcard picks.
The Irishman famously sunk the winning putt for the Europeans during the 2002 Ryder Cup competition.
The Dubliner hit six bogeys at Gut Larchenhof on Saturday.
The Irishman is one shot off the lead after day one in Germany.
Scottish golfer Peter Whiteford was controversially disqualified in the last round at New Delhi, scuppering his chances of victory in the process.
Paul McGinley is on five-under-par, five shots off Whiteford’s lead after two days in New Delhi.
The Dubliner is four shots off the lead after the opening round at New Delhi’s Avantha Masters.
After leading by five points overnight, a European fighback forced Paul McGinley’s men to dig deep.
Pádraig Harrington has confirmed he will play in Austria next week as GB and Ireland’s lead is reduced at the Seve Trophy.
An Irishman was expected to challenge at the KLM Open but it was Paul McGinley that did so on Saturday with Rory McIlroy not too far behind.
Oliver Fisher and Steven O’Hara have moved ahead as the Irish challenge falters at the Czech Open.
Damien McGrane is currently helping to pile pressure on the sole leader of the Czech Open.
Prosper Golf Resort has proven a happy hunting ground for the Irish on day one of the Czech Open.
McDowell storms into Scottish Open lead with an eight-under round of 64 including six birdies, and a eagle on the 12th.
Morrison and Foster lead the field by one shot ahead of final day at French Open.
Gareth Maybin is just one shot off the lead after an opening round 65 at the Volvo China Open.
The Ulsterman shot an eight-over round of 80 to leave himself fourteen shots off the lead after the opening day.
An opening round of 68 was good enough to leave the Irishman just one shot off the lead after the first day of the Northern Trust Open.
McGinley admits Westwood doubts are a boost for the American team, but Westwood insists he’ll recover in time for Celtic Manor.