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Patrick Reed is in the field at the Irish Open this week looking to win for the sixth time in his career on the DP World Tour. Reed plays more golf around the world than most American golfers and, as a result, he is highly appreciated by golf fans globally.

Golf News / HITC / September 8

The reason Rory McIlroy skipped the 2019 Irish Open which Paul McGinley called ‘very disappointing’

Rory McIlroy will tee it up at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg this week looking to win the third Irish Open of his career. McIlroy’s two previous Irish Open victories both came at the K Club, in 2016 and 2025 respectively.

Golf News / HITC / July 17

Brandel Chamblee insists Bryson DeChambeau deserved his penalty as Paul McGinley criticises his behavior at The Open

Bryson DeChambeau’s day at The Open on Friday ended terribly after he received a two-stroke penalty for inadvertently improving his lie on the fifth hole.

Golf News / HITC / July 16

Paul McGinley suggests what Rory McIlroy needs to prove at The Open this week, ‘The jury is still out’

Rory McIlroy tees it up at Royal Birkdale this week in search of his second Open Championship win. McIlroy’s one and only Open Championship title so far came at Hoylake back in 2014, and he would dearly love to add another to his major trophy haul.

Golf News / DailyClubGolf / July 16

Paul McGinley Criticizes Golf’s American Bias, Calls for Major Overhaul to Player of the Year Award

Paul McGinley has taken aim at the PGA Tour Player of the Year award on Golf Channel ahead of the Open Championship. During an on-air debate, Jim Nantz

Golf News / HITC / July 15

Paul McGinley explains why Collin Morikawa may be Scottie Scheffler’s biggest rival at The Open Championship

Paul McGinley believes that superb iron play is likely to be crucial at The Open Championship, with Collin Morikawa backed to challenge Scottie Scheffler for the Claret Jug.

Golf News / HITC / July 15

Paul McGinley picks who is more likely to win The Open out of Tommy Fleetwood and Matt Fitzpatrick

Paul McGinley believes that Matt Fitzpatrick should be considered the most likely English winner of The Open Championship, as he commented on how challenging it will be for Tommy Fleetwood to step up to the occasion.

Golf News / HITC / June 20

Paul McGinley issues passionate rant after Joaquin Niemann’s two-stroke penalty at the US Open

Joaquin Niemann made unwanted history at the US Open after being the first golfer penalized under the new major championship code of conduct. Niemann was assessed a two-stroke penalty for throwing his club on the sixth hole during his first round of the tournament at Shinnecock Hills.

Golf News / HITC / June 18

Paul McGinley reacts to Scottie Scheffler arguing with Randy Smith after his first round at the US Open

Scottie Scheffler was not happy at all after his opening round at the US Open on Thursday. Scheffler may have been proud of himself for battling back to shoot 72 at Shinnecock Hills without his best stuff.

Golf News / HITC / June 16

Paul McGinley rates Patrick Reed and Matt Fitzpatrick’s chances of winning the US Open at Shinnecock Hills

Paul McGinley believes that both Patrick Reed and Matt Fitzpatrick have many of the same attributes as those who have previously won the US Open at Shinnecock Hills over the years.

Golf News / HITC / June 7

Paul McGinley reveals his true feelings on Wyndham Clark and makes Bryson DeChambeau comparison

Wyndham Clark very much divides opinion in the professional game, just like Bryson DeChambeau does. They are both sensational golfers who, when they’re on their best form, are capable of overpowering golf courses and dominating tournaments.

Golf News / HITC / May 14

Paul McGinley suggests Rory McIlroy has already been proven wrong after only one round at the PGA Championship

Rory McIlroy was at the centre of conversation before the PGA Championship, and that hasn’t changed after his opening round. During the week, McIlroy claimed there was little strategy required at Aronimink Golf Club.

Golf News / HITC / May 5

Paul McGinley predicts if this is actually the end for LIV Golf

Paul McGinley has issued his verdict on what the future looks like for LIV Golf, with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia set to withdraw their support for the league at the end of the season.

Golf News / HITC / May 4

Paul McGinley claims Cameron Young has made a change which really reminds him of Scottie Scheffler

Paul McGinley has compared Cameron Young with Scottie Scheffler after the world number three produced a stunning performance to win the Cadillac Championship this past week.

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Golf News / HITC / May 3

Paul McGinley says what Scottie Scheffler must fix immediately if he’s to win another major

Scottie Scheffler cannot be faulted for his consistency in 2026. Scheffler has one win and three runner-up finishes to his name on the PGA Tour in 2026, as well as five top-fives, and we’ve only just reached May.

Golf News / HITC / April 16

Paul McGinley hits out at ‘complete nonsense’ claim made about Rory McIlroy following his Masters win

Paul McGinley has hit out at criticism coming Rory McIlroy’s way following the Northern Irishman’s victory at The Masters this past week. McIlroy added his name to the history books once again on his latest visit to Augusta National.

Golf News / HITC / April 13

Paul McGinley predicts what could happen to Rory McIlroy’s game after winning his second Masters title

Paul McGinley has made a bold prediction about Rory McIlroy after watching him win his second consecutive Masters. The Northern Irishman held off late surges from Scottie Scheffler, Tyrrell Hatton and Russell Henley with a solid performance at Augusta National.

Golf News / HITC / April 9

Paul McGinley spots one area of Rory McIlroy’s game which needs to improve despite him leading at Augusta

Rory McIlroy has started the defence of his title at The Masters in superb fashion, ending round one at the top of the leaderboard. McIlroy carded a 5-under 67 on the first day at Augusta National, joining early clubhouse leader Sam Burns.

Golf News / HITC / April 9

Paul McGinley’s latest claim about Rory McIlroy and Nick Faldo said to be completely wrong

Rory McIlroy is back at Augusta National for The Masters, having completed the career grand slam at the venue this time last year. McIlroy is out to defend his title at The Masters this week, where he is chasing a sixth major championship win.

Golf News / HITC / April 9

Paul McGinley picks ‘under the radar’ player to win his third major at The Masters this week

This year’s Masters is wide open. With Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy out of form, there is a host of players itching to take advantage and claim the Green Jacket this year.

Golf News / HITC / April 7

What Paul McGinley has heard about what DP World Tour players think of Patrick Reed

Patrick Reed handed the DP World Tour a huge boost for the 2026 season with his decision to spend the year on the circuit ahead of his future return to the PGA Tour.

Golf News / HITC / March 16

Paul McGinley doesn’t want The Players to be the fifth major but names the tournament that should be

There was a lot of talk heading into the Players Championship concerning the debate whether or not it should become golf’s fifth major championship. The Players is an exceptionally exciting event to watch due to the fact that there are so many holes at TPC Sawgrass which are layered with jeopardy.

Golf News / EssentiallySports / October 1