Paul McGinley
Professional golfer, Ryder Cup captain
Born
December 16th, 1966
58 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Ireland
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Born in 1966, an accomplished golfer represented Ireland on the international stage. Achieved significant success on the European Tour, securing numerous titles throughout the career. Captained the European team to victory in the Ryder Cup in 2014 at Gleneagles, contributing to the team's strategy and morale. Transitioned into golf commentary and coaching after retirement, sharing expertise and insights with fans and players.
Won the 2002 BMW Championship
Captained Europe in 2014 Ryder Cup
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