McGinley brings Ryder Cup feel to SA Open
Paul has enjoyed an illustrious career on the European Tour, including four European Tour victories and three victorious Ryder Cup performances.
European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley will visit South Africa this week to compete in the 103rd SA Open Championship at the Glendower Golf Club.
The championships will take place from November 21 to November 24.
South African golf fans will get the chance to see the popular Irishman in action when he lines up alongside the Swedish world number four in the first counting event on the 2014 European Tour International Schedule.
Paul has enjoyed an illustrious career on the European Tour, including four European Tour victories and three victorious Ryder Cup performances.
“There is certainly an impressive list of names already on the trophy and I would love nothing more than to add mine on there as well,” he said.
Paul first came out to South Africa in 1997 and returned for the South African Open in 1999, 2001 and 2004.
The 46-year-old Dubliner said he is relishing the opportunity to return to South Africa.
“I love playing in South Africa because the crowds are always supportive and cheerful. They just want to come out and watch great golf and support everyone. The weather is always great, too.
“It is going to be a huge year for me in 2014, but first I just want to see 2013 out among friends and fans and who knows, maybe a little South African magic will rub off on me too,” said Paul.
