Golf: McGinley boosts Ryder Cup hopes

Paul McGinley gave his Ryder Cup chances a timely boost in the £1m Wales Open at Celtic Manor.

McGinley carded a five under par 67 over the Wentwood Hills course and, together with Paul Lawrie, enjoyed a one-shot lead over Wales’ Jamie Donaldson in the delayed first round with yesterday’s scheduled play washed out by heavy rain with just 30 minutes play possible.