Paul McGinley

Paul McGinley’s Biography

Having spent 5 years at college and University in Dublin and San Diego, prior to his career in golf, Paul has a degree in International Business and a diploma in Marketing.

He has been playing on the European Tour for more than 25 years. Although best known for his performances in team competitions, Paul won several tournaments and is a former top 20 world ranked player. He and Padraig Harrington won the World Cup for Ireland in 1997. Paul has been on the winning side in 13 out of the 14 occasions that he represented Europe as player, Vice-Captain & Captain. He captained Europe to a highly memorable Ryder Cup victory over America at Gleneagles in Scotland.

This achievement resulted in many awards. Paul was named Coach of the Year at the 2014 BBC Sports Personality of the Year event. He became the first sportsman to be honoured as an Executive Fellow at London Business School. He currently plays a limited golfing schedule and spends much of his time broadcasting for Sky Sports, doing ambassadorial work representing his many business partners, engaging in golf course design as well... Having spent 5 years at college and University in Dublin and San Diego, prior to his career in golf, Paul has a degree in International Business and a diploma in Marketing.

He has been playing on the European Tour for more than 25 years. Although best known for his performances in team competitions, Paul won several tournaments and is a former top 20 world ranked player. He and Padraig Harrington won the World Cup for Ireland in 1997. Paul has been on the winning side in 13 out of the 14 occasions that he represented Europe as player, Vice-Captain & Captain. He captained Europe to a highly memorable Ryder Cup victory over America at Gleneagles in Scotland.

This achievement resulted in many awards. Paul was named Coach of the Year at the 2014 BBC Sports Personality of the Year event. He became the first sportsman to be honoured as an Executive Fellow at London Business School. He currently plays a limited golfing schedule and spends much of his time broadcasting for Sky Sports, doing ambassadorial work representing his many business partners, engaging in golf course design as well as sitting on the Board of the Ryder Cup Executive Committee.

Paul and his family set up The McGinley Foundation in 2013 when Paul was announced as 2014 European Ryder Cup Captain. The Foundation was his official Captain’s Charity and the chosen charities he supported during his Captaincy were Amber, Clic Sargent, Society of St Vincents de Paul and The Tour Players Charity. All charitable time and energy are driven through Paul's foundation only.

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Paul McGinley’s Background

Professional Golfer, Businessman & Sky Sports Presenter

Paul McGinley rose to prominence as a professional golfer. A former Ryder Cup player/ team captain, he was notably named by the London Business School as an Executive Fellow, becoming the first sportsman to be honoured in this way.

PGA European Tour

Professional Golfer

1991 - Present

Virginia Water, UK

The PGA European Tour was established in 1972 and runs the European Tour, European Senior Tour and the Developmental Challenge Tour. These competitions represent Europe's main men's professional golf tours. The primary goal of the organisation is to ensure that participating golfers maximise their earnings.

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Paul McGinley takes aim at the first tee during the Irish Open Pro-AM

Paul McGinley assesses his shot at the 2019 Irish Open Pro-AM

Paul McGinley takes to the green in the 2019 Staysure PGA Seniors Championship

Other Business Interests

Landscape of Success

Author

London, UK

Having represented teams in his professional career on 14 occasions, winning 13, and his career transcending a great period of European golf from Nick Faldo and Seve Ballesteros through to Rory McIlroy and Sergio Garcia, Paul wrote Landscape of Success. Written alongside London Business School, it outlines successful leadership principles experienced. To order a copy email emma@golfmcginley.com

Paul McGinley Golf Course Design

Founder

Dublin, IE

Paul launched McGinley Golf Course Design in 2005 and has participated on projects in Bulgaria, Ireland, Serbia, Portugal and Ghana exceeding €45m in value to date. The business offers golf course development as well as renovations including the design process, construction and after-care maintenance.

Philanthropy

The McGinley Foundation

Founder

Sunningdale, UK

The McGinley Foundation has chosen to collaborate with those not-for-profit organisations and charities that the McGinley family have close links with. The Foundation particularly focuses on those charities that engage with children and young adults.

Media

Watch: Paul McGinley on European Tour Irish Legends event heading to Rosapenna

Interview

Aug 2021

Donegal, IE

Paul McGinley talks to Denis Kirwan about his role in bringing the European Tour Irish Legends event to Rosapenna Hotel and Golf Resort from 19 August 2021.

The High Performance Podcast | Paul McGinley

Podcast

In this High Performance Podcast, Paul explores the value of being the best Team Player as opposed to being the best player in the team.

The Golfer's Journal Podcast

Episode 73 - Lessons in Leadership with Paul McGinley

Feb 2021

San Clemente, CA, USA

Ryder Cup hero Paul McGinley shares fascinating insights from a glittering career, including his passion for Gaelic football, attending high school with Padraig Harrington and why he favours watching Rory over Tiger.

No Laying Up Podcast

Episode 359: Paul McGinley

Sep 2020

Paul joins the show to discuss golf in England and Ireland, his first Ryder Cup and fascinating insight acquired from his fellow captains. In addition, he discusses how he mastered the role of captain, managing egos, expectations and relationships.

BBC | This Sporting Life | Paul McGinley

Audio

Aug 2020

Listen to this in-depth interview with Paul McGinley, who famously holed the winning putt in the Ryder Cup of 2002 for Europe. He also led the 2014 Ryder Cup team to victory at Gleneagles.

Sky Sports

Golf Columnist

London, UK

Sky plc was formed in 1990 and is the largest company of its type in Europe providing satellite broadcasting, on-demand internet streaming, broadband and telephone services.

The Sunday Times

Golf Columnist

London, UK

The Sunday Times is the most popular "quality press" newspaper in Britain. Whilst several competitors have opted to change to tabloid format, The Sunday Times has stayed with the larger broadsheet. The paper was founded in 1821.

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Awards & Recognition

County Donegal

Freedom of the County of Donegal

Oct 2021

Donegal, IE

Paul has been honoured for his promotion of golf venues in County Donegal.

Guinness World Records

Most golf putts holed in one minute

Jun 2020

Hemel Hempstead, UK

Paul set a new Guinness World Record for the most golf putts holed in one minute, making 19 shots. The record was achieved at The Centurion Club, Hemel Hempstead, and putts were made from a minimum distance of two metres.

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Academic Appointments

London Business School

Executive Fellow

Feb 2016 - Present

London, UK

The distinguished London Business School appointed Paul as an Executive Fellow in February 2016, historically making him the first sportsman to receive such an honour. As part of the role, Paul partakes in tutorials with degree students, shares his wealth of leadership experience obtained throughout a decorated career and conducts talks at various events.

Business Partners

Allianz

Ambassador

Munich, DE

Allianz is a European multinational financial services company. Founded in 1890, it is the world's largest insurance company, largest financial services group and its prime business focuses are asset management and insurance. The company can trace its beginnings back to marine and accident policies, its initial area of expertise prior to transforming into the conglomerate it is today.

Rolex

Ambassador

Geneva, CH

Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, Rolex is a luxury watch brand originating from London.

TaylorMade

Ambassador

Carlsbad, CA, USA

Founded in 1979, TaylorMade Golf Company is an American manufacturer of golf clubs, bags and accessories. Named by Outside magazine as one of the country's "best places to work" in 2012, the company rose to prominence initially with their development and production of metal drivers, which now dominate the market. TaylorMade was sold by Adidas to KPS Capital Partners in 2017.

Quinta Do Lago

Ambassador

Almancil, PT

Located in the region of the Algarve, Quinto Do Lago offers stunning beaches and exceptional golf courses. The resort is ideal for nature lovers being situated a mere stone's throw away from the Ria Formosa Natural Park, offering an abundance of wildlife. Its three golf courses are among Europe's best and have been pioneers of international golf since creation.

Eligo Club

Ambassador

New York, NY, USA

A private members golf club, Eligo, translated in Latin, means "to select". Established in 2009, Eligo offers over 100 courses throughout Europe and the United States and with such variety, it has become one of the most desired golf memberships. Members are treated to a whole host of privileges, including the ability to play on all overseas courses as a guest, on top of their regular site.

Canon

Ambassador

Tokyo, JP

A Japanese specialist in the production of imaging and optical products, Canon was founded in 1937. Its range comprises of cameras, camcorders, film equipment, printers, scanners, medical equipment and calculators. The company's headquarters is located in Ota, Tokyo and its name derives from Buddhist bodhisattva Guan Yin, which translates to Kwanon in English.

Ernst & Young

Ambassador

London, UK

Commonly known as EY, Ernst & Young was established in 1989 and is a multinational professional services firm. Considered one of the big four accounting firms, EY is one of the largest professional services firms worldwide, alongside competitors Deloitte and KPMG. Formed after the merger of accountancy firms Ernst & Whinney and Arthur Young & Co, the company has over 270,000 employees globally.

BMW

Ambassador

Munich, DE

Bavarian Motor Works, commonly referred to as BMW, is a German producer of luxury vehicles and motorcycles. Founded in 1916 as a manufacturer of aircraft engines, the company also includes the brands of MINI and Rolls-Royce under its umbrella. Headquartered in Munich, BMW has significant motorsport history and produces vehicles in countries including Germany, the UK, the US, China and India.

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Speaking Engagements

WebSummit

Speaker - "Web Summit 2014 Day Three - Paul McGinley"

Nov 2014

Lisbon, PT

Paul has talked/presented keynote talks at various events for a variety of companies, including: WebSummit, SKY, Google, Facebook Ireland, EY, Pictet Bank, Rolex, Goldman Sachs, Investec, Heineken, AON, TaylorMade, Canon, ICON Ireland, SCSI (Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland), PGMOL (Professional Game Match Officials), LMA (League Managers Association), SB Investment Advisers (UK) Limited