Breakthrough for McGinley revives hopes

Ryder Cup hero Paul McGinley produced the score he has been waiting for today and hopes it is the start of something big.

Breakthrough for McGinley revives hopes
Sat, 24 Jul, 2004 - 13:38

Ryder Cup hero Paul McGinley produced the score he has been waiting for today and hopes it is the start of something big.

After surviving the halfway cut in the Nissan Irish Open at County Louth with nothing to spare, McGinley fired a third-round 66, which not only sent him charging through the field, but re-ignited his bid for a second cup cap.

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