McGinley heads queue of potential Irish captains

NOT once since the event began in 1927 has an Irishman captained a Britain & Ireland or Europe Ryder Cup team.

The trend continues next year with Jose-Maria Olazabal becoming the second Spaniard to lead the side and deservedly so given his contributions to the European cause.

However, it is time the Irish drought was ended and if one of our several candidates isn’t chosen for Gleneagles in 2014, then some searching questions will be asked of the European Tour. Indeed, it could be that the next three captains will come from this country. The indications are that Paul McGinley is being vetted for 2014 after his appointment for a second time to lead Britain & Ireland in the Seve Trophy in Paris next week.