Proof that silence really can be golden

Sometimes the right guy does come first.

In a victory for common sense, fairness and the all too often forgotten skill of keeping a dignified silence, Paul McGinley emerged from behind the European Tour screen with the widest of grins and in full possession of his continent’s Ryder Cup captaincy.

McGinley will be Ireland’s first Ryder Cup skipper when Europe hosts the 40th matches at Gleneagles, Scotland and defends the small but iconic trophy retained in such dramatic fashion at Medinah Country Club last September.