Paul was named as Ryder Cup captain for 2014 clash in Scotland . Players had selected Irishman instead of 2010 captain Colin Montgomerie . Rory McIlroy , Ian White and Luke Donald all threw weight behind McGinley . He was vice captain to Jose Maria López during Europe 's win in 2012 .
Paul McGinley named European Ryder Cup captain for 2014 clash in Scotland . Players had backed Irishman instead of 2010 captain Colin Montgomerie . Rory McIlroy , Ian Poulter and Luke Donald all threw weight behind McGinley . McGinley was vice captain to Jose Maria Olazabal during Europe 's win in 2012 .