McGinley on brink of Ryder Cup spot

Paul McGinley’s first top-10 finish in a major has taken him to the brink of earning a second Ryder Cup cap.

Mon, 16 Aug, 2004 - 07:56

Paul McGinley’s first top-10 finish in a major has taken him to the brink of earning a second Ryder Cup cap.

The Dubliner who sank Europe’s winning putt at The Belfry two years ago leapt from 15th to 10th in the race for places by finishing joint sixth in the United States PGA Championship.

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