Player data helps dictate Ryder Cup roles in golf’s analytics revolution
Today’s teams have war-gaming experts behind the scenes which makes former Europe vice-captain Paul McGinley laugh at the basic numbers he had to hand in 2012
June 2016
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Why Europe’s top players will soon be scrambling for Ryder Cup captaincy
Ewan Murray
With Lee Westwood set for 2020, some of Darren Clarke’s vice-captains are unlikely to get the chance to lead Europe in the Ryder Cup as too many candidates will be available
May 2015
Sportblog
Ryder Cup 2016: Darren Clarke faces a tall order in following Paul McGinley
Ewan Murray
Paul McGinley’s success at Gleneagles in 2014 has probably made retaining the Ryder Cup even more difficult when the European team get to Hazeltine
April 2015
Paul McGinley says patience is key to Rory McIlroy’s quest for greatness
The Ryder Cup captain, Paul McGinley, says McIlroy will need to develop elements of his mental focus if he is to thrive at Augusta
March 2015
Tiger Woods at the Masters would help Rory McIlroy, says Paul McGinley
An appearance by Tiger Woods at Augusta would take much of the spotlight from Rory McIlroy and help the world No1’s attempt complete a career grand slam
February 2015
Sportblog
Annabel Dimmock’s professional start on Gold Coast can lead to Olympic glitter
The return of the sport to the Games in 2016 could give the emerging talent in British women’s golf the credit it deserves
December 2014
Lewis Hamilton beats Rory McIlroy to take BBC sports personality award
Formula One driver beats golfer in telephone vote, while other winners include Paul McGinley, England women’s rugby team and Cristiano Ronaldo
November 2014
Sportblog
Luke Donald seeks fresh start as he bids to reclaim former glories
Ewan Murray in Shanghai
Ewan Murray: The former world No1 missed the Ryder Cup but is confident he can rediscover his best form, starting this week in Shanghai
September 2014
Ryder Cup 2014: Lee Westwood backs Darren Clarke to be 2016 captain
Paul McGinley: I will be professional regarding next Ryder Cup captain
Paul McGinley defends his hero Tom Watson from Ryder Cup criticism
Ryder Cup 2014: Sir Alex Ferguson thanks victorious Europe team
Ryder Cup victory did Europe proud, says captain Paul McGinley – video
Paul McGinley is grinning all the way as Tom Watson’s homilies come unspun
Ryder Cup 2014: Europe keep faith with Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson
Phil Mickelson left out of USA team for Saturday fourballs at Ryder Cup
Ryder Cup 2014 gets under way as Webb Simpson plays first shot – video
Sportblog
Rory McIlroy and Phil Mickelson go head to head after that ‘litigate’ jibe
Ewan Murray at Gleneagles
Sportblog
Alex Salmond on unity and Ode to Joy: bring on the glory of Gleneagles
Kevin Mitchell at Gleneagles
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Ryder Cup 2014: Europe put faith in Sir Alex Ferguson’s boot-room brilliance
