Captain McGinley gives pairings hint

European golfer may separate McIlroy, McDowell at Ryder Cup.

GLENEAGLES: Europe captain Paul McGinley is considering separating Northern Irish duo Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell for the Ryder Cup’s opening fourballs at Gleneagles.

The Irishman sent his 12 players out in four groups of three at the PGA Centenary Course on Tuesday morning and the two were kept apart.

McIlroy went out with Martin Kaymer and Sergio Garcia. McDowell was with Henrik Stenson and French rookie Victor Dubuisson.

McGinley said that his starting line-up was taking shape.

“I’ve got an eye on potential partnerships over the next two days as well,” said McGinley. “I’m playing guys with guys they could be partnered with and you’ll see that tomorrow [Wednesday] and the day after and it will give you some ideas to the way I’m going.”

Published in The Express Tribune, September 24^th, 2014.

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