McGinley appointed 2014 Ryder Cup captain

Paul McGinley has been chosen to lead Europe in their defence of the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles in Scotland next year.

McGinley appointed 2014 Ryder Cup captain
Tue, 15 Jan, 2013 - 18:13

Paul McGinley has been chosen to lead Europe in their defence of the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles in Scotland next year.

The 46-year-old Dubliner, who becomes Ireland’s first captain in the event, takes over from Jose Maria Olazabal against an American side that will have golfing great Tom Watson back in charge at the age of 65.

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