McGinley ready to make the tough calls

Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley insists he’s ready to be ruthless when required as he looks to lead Europe to an eighth victory in the last 10 contests at Gleneagles next year.

McGinley ready to make the tough calls

McGinley was a popular choice as captain in January, with Rory McIlroy in particular leading something of a Twitter campaign to ensure the Dubliner got the job. But McGinley insists his affable nature does not mean he will be afraid to take the tough calls which undoubtedly lie ahead.

“I understand that along the journey all captains take, some tough decisions have to be made,” McGinley said. “Some have been made already and some will be made going forward. I’m prepared for that and I’m prepared for the fact that not everybody is going to agree with my decisions.

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