McGinley's seeks lift in Ryder Cup race

A FOURTH top ten finish of the season was scant consolation for Paul McGinley at The K Club yesterday.

The Dubliner preaches the need for patience but you sense his may be running out just a little as he desperately chases the kind of result that will kickstart his burning ambition to retain his place on the European Ryder Cup team.

Having been the hero two years ago at The Belfry, McGinley covets more of the same and knows only too well he needs to win a significant tournament or come in 2nd or 3rd to have any chance of making it. He shot four solid rounds of 70, 70, 71 and 73 at The K Club for a three under par aggregate of 281. He was leading Irishman and picked up a cheque for €59,154 along with the bonus of €10,000 from O2 destined for a charity of his choice. He stands 24th on the European Tour order of merit with €442,341 and is 14th in the European points list.