Paul McGinley named European Ryder Cup captain for 2014 clash in Scotland . The former world number one will be joined by Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell on the team as they prepare to take part in a major tournament for only the second time since 2008. Rory McIlroy , Ian Poulter and Luke Donald all threw weight behind McGinley . It 's going to be a real thrill for me . '' McGinley was vice captain to Jose Maria Olazabal during Europe 's win in 2012 .
Paul McGinley named European Ryder Cup captain for 2014 clash in Scotland . The former world number one will be joined by Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell on the team as they prepare to take part in a major tournament for only the second time since 2008. 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 .