McGinley hoping experience pays

Ireland’s Paul McGinley hopes his experience of the course at the Yalong Bay Golf Club will put him firmly in contention when the TCL Classic in Hainan begins tomorrow.

McGinley claimed a 16th-place finish at the event last year after suffering a heartbreaking play-off defeat to Paul Casey in 2005 when he roared back into contention with a stunning final round 63, which included a blistering run of five consecutive birdies on the back nine.