McGinley selects Torrance and Smyth as Ryder Cup vice-captains

European captain Paul McGinley today named Sam Torrance and Des Smyth as his first two vice-captains for September’s Ryder Cup at Gleneagles.

McGinley selects Torrance and Smyth as Ryder Cup vice-captains
Thu, 06 Mar, 2014 - 12:08

European captain Paul McGinley today named Sam Torrance and Des Smyth as his first two vice-captains for September’s Ryder Cup at Gleneagles.

McGinley played under Torrance and holed the winning putt at The Belfry in 2002, while Smyth was a vice-captain under Ian Woosnam for the record-equalling win at the K Club in 2006.

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