Paul McGinley fears driver error could prove costly for Rory at US Open

Former Ryder Cup captain expects strong showing from Shane Lowry but thinks McIlroy swing a work in progress

Paul McGinley predicts a heavyweight battle for US Open supremacy at Torrey Pines this weekend but the Ryder Cup-winning captain fears Rory McIlroy may not be part of the mix without his driver issues ironed out.

Paul McGinley predicts a heavyweight battle for US Open supremacy at Torrey Pines this weekend but the Ryder Cup-winning captain fears Rory McIlroy may not be part of the mix without his driver issues ironed out.

McGinley knows all about the demands Torrey Pines can place on golfers having played it throughout his time at the University of San Diego. With the rough up in a US Open set-up this week, the Sky Sports analyst believes only one of the very best will prevail.