Weakened field a mixed blessing - McGinley

Paul McGinley has expressed his disappointment at the number of big names missing from this week’s World Cup in Portugal – even though it improves the chances of he and Padraig Harrington regaining the title and walking away with almost £400,000 each.

McGinley, who combined with his fellow Dubliner for victory in America in 1997, said: “It’s disappointing it does not get a stronger field.