Eight straight birdies boost McGinley hopes

Ryder Cup hero Paul McGinley had a magical eight successive birdies today to join Bradley Dredge as leader of the Dubai Desert Classic.

Eight straight birdies boost McGinley hopes
Fri, 05 Mar, 2004 - 09:02

Ryder Cup hero Paul McGinley had a magical eight successive birdies today to join Bradley Dredge as leader of the Dubai Desert Classic.

Eight in a row is the European Tour record for one round, but McGinley’s run was equally divided across two as the tournament tried to make up for lost time after another fog delay.

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