Tiger and Rory lead McGinley praise

World No 1 Rory McIlroy and 14-time Major winner Tiger Woods have led the praise following the appointment of Paul McGinley to captain the2014 European Ryder Cup side.

Tiger and Rory lead McGinley praise

“I’m absolutely thrilled for Paul. As soon as I found out he had been appointed captain I couldn’t wait to rush down and congratulate him,” said McIlroy.

“I’ve been saying all along that the captaincy should be a one-time only deal because there are so many candidates waiting for their chance and Paul definitely comes into that category.

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