Paul McGinley is expecting stick for weeks and maybe months to come for conceding the putt which possibly denied the 2006 European Ryder Cup side a record-breaking feat.

HAVING overcome a heart problem, being appointed vice-captain of the 2006 European Ryder Cup, winning two US Champions Tour tournaments and $1,238,876 in prize money, Des Smyth can look back on the last ten months with satisfaction.

MASTERS CHAMPION Tiger Woods will contest the JP McManus Invitational Pro Am at Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort in July.