Europe will embrace favourites tag, says captain McGinley


  • Golf
  • Wednesday, 17 Sep 2014

LONDON (Reuters) - Europe Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley says his proud team will embrace being the favourites when the 40th edition gets underway at Gleneagles next week after overturning years of United States dominance.

"As much as we are favourites, we're proud of it and embrace it," the Irishman told Sky Sports. "We're under no illusions the task ahead of us is strong and we're going to have to play very well if we are going to win the Ryder Cup.

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