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Irish Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Paul McGinley makes honest admission as he opens up on biggest regret of career
Dublin-born golf star Paul McGinley has candidly expressed that his defeat in the World Match Play Championship final remains the "biggest regret" of his illustrious career. Despite being a four-time European Tour winner, McGinley, 58, still feels the sting from the Surrey-based Match Play tournament, which boasted a whopping £1 million prize pot and ran until 2014. The 2005 final saw McGinley's erratic driving give the upper hand to New Zealand's Michael Campbell, resulting in a 2&1 loss for the Irishman, despite having overcome players such as Luke Donald and Angel Cabrera to put himself in contention. In a chat on the Sliced Podcast in March, Ryder Cup icon McGinley reflected on the nuances between match play and stroke play, as well as his lingering sentiments about the match from two decades ago, as per Belfast Live. "I felt if the world of professional golf was 99 per cent matchplay golf rather than stroke-play, I feel I would've had a better career," he admitted. "I was good head-to-head, I understand moments, I love the cut and thrust of looking your opponent in the eye, playing with him. In a lot of ways I enjoy playing against an opponent rather than the golf course. "I found it hard to concentrate for 72 holes and my matchplay record was very good, not just in the Ryder Cup. Even the World Matchplay. "I got beaten in the final one year [2005] - the one time I got to it, by Michael Campbell, probably the biggest regret of my career. Yeah it's always something I enjoyed, and the Ryder Cup has been kind to me." McGinley is a huge name in Ryder Cup history, having made three consecutive appearances in 2002, 2004, and 2006, with Team Europe emerging victorious each time. In the 2010 and 2012 editions of the event, McGinley served as vice-captain to Colin Montgomerie and Jose Maria Olazabal respectively. However, it was in the 2014 Ryder Cup that he was named captain. Under his leadership, the European team defeated the American side, captained by Tom Watson, by a winning margin of 161⁄2 to 111⁄2. "I've got a lot to thank for the Ryder Cup," he added. "I've had a good career, you know, top 20 in the world, and won tournaments, but Ryder Cup, that's my brand. Would my career have gone on to what it is without the Ryder Cup? Probably not." McGinely's love for the competition is so strong that he expressed his disappointment in late 2024 after reports suggested that Team USA would share a £4 million prize pot at the 2025 tournament in New York. Traditionally, players were not paid for their participation in the Ryder Cup, yet American stars could now earn a $200,000 (€175k) stipend, and $300,000 (€262k) for them to distribute to charity, as reported by the Telegraph in November. "I personally don't like it," McGinley told Sky Sports in 2024. "I know they are professional sportsmen but, boy oh boy, are they not getting paid enough money at the moment, with all that's going on in the game?"
Vancouver Sun
27-05-2025
- Vancouver Sun
Residents rattled as police confirm shooting in Surrey neighbourhood early Sunday
Residents of a neighbourhood of Surrey say they've been left rattled by a shooting early Sunday that appeared to leave two bullet holes in a wrought iron fence in front of a mansion. Neighbours on Coulthard Road in Panorama Ridge said there were already safety concerns before the 3 a.m. shooting on Sunday because, days earlier, police had installed surveillance cameras mounted on a portable tower and parked a marked Surrey police SUV in front of the mansion. The surveillance camera and the unmanned SUV remained ay the house on Monday. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Surrey police confirmed it was investigating a shooting but provided few details. 'I can confirm that SPS is investigating a shooting in the Panorama Ridge neighbourhood. We will not comment on the location of any victims or witnesses due to privacy concerns,' Sgt. Tige Pollock said in an email. 'The matter is still under investigation. ' Surrey police did not answer follow-up questions about what prompted them to place the surveillance camera and SUV in front of the house. Postmedia was unable to reach the residents of the 7,000-square-foot home on Monday. A father walking his toddler in a stroller and his Labradoodle on Monday said he saw seven or eight police vehicles, and many officers swarming the property, the day before. There were about three or four dozen yellow, plastic evidence markers on the lawn outside the fence and two bullet holes, less than a metre apart, that had pierced the wrought iron fence. The father, who would only identify himself by his first name, Dalbir, said he hasn't heard anything official from the police about what happened, why they had installed the surveillance cameras and posted an unmanned police vehicle outside the property. 'It obviously didn't work,' he said. When he saw the police cars, he couldn't help but wonder: 'What's going on? Am I safe? Is my family safe? Is it safe to take my kid out for a walk?' He said the installation of the surveillance cameras and the presence of the police vehicle didn't make him feel any safer. 'If you're going to leave something out here as a statue, what good is it going to do?' he said. He said the lack of details about the shooting from police is worrying because he's not sure if it's because they don't want to alarm residents or because they don't know who's responsible. Another neighbour who didn't want to be identified said she saw police tow away at least five vehicles that had been on the property. They were later replaced by two Mercedes vans parked on the wide circular driveway, each bearing the name of a Surrey-based fashion business. Postmedia has left messages with the owner of the company. With files from Joseph Ruttle
Daily Mirror
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
Lando Norris admitted 'it's for the money' after controversial Monaco verdict
Among the favourites to claim a maiden victory at the Monaco Grand Prix, F1 star Lando Norris became a permanent resident of the principality partly in fact for one major reason Formula One star Lando Norris wasn't afraid to admit the reason behind his controversial relocation to Monaco was for money. The McLaren driver only has a short journey to make when competing in the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday where he'll be among the favourites to capture victory in what would be his first win at the notoriously difficult track. It's the second season in a row where the 25-year-old is a viable title challenger as he currently sits second in the driver standings with 133 points, 13 points behind team-mate Oscar Piastri. Having been born and raised in England, Norris previously stated that he "would not enjoy" living in Monaco, but seemingly had a change of heart when opting to move to the semi-enclave at the end of 2021. His relocation came just before signing a mammoth £80million contract with the Surrey-based F1 team for four years and has since signed a multi-year contract extension to tie him to McLaren until the end of 2027. Despite the distance away from his family and the team's Woking base, Norris has certainly enjoyed the lavish lifestyle and constant temperate climate but there's one advantage that ranks above all, according to the man himself. With Monaco famous for being a tax haven where residents do not pay tax on personal income, Norris admitted his move was financially motivated. "I'm moving to Monaco after [the final race in] Abu Dhabi for the reasons you probably expect," he said, while risking outrage. "It's something that obviously a lot of drivers go to do and especially, with how racing is, I think we've seen for other drivers how quickly things can also go downhill. "Of course I'll understand and there's going to be some [criticism] for sure. People do many things in life for money. This is just another one." Norris is just one of many drivers on the grid that made the identical decision of making Monaco home. The likes of Alex Albon, Charles Leclerc, George Russell, Lewis Hamilton, and Nico Hulkenberg, all reportedly maintain property in the micro-state. The decision to leave his Surrey base wasn't an easy one for Norris who spoke of the perks he had when being so close to McLaren's base. "There was still a lot more to gain from me and my career to being at McLaren and being able to go in whenever I wanted to," he said. "Whenever I had a bad weekend, I could just go in on whatever day to be on the simulator to try things, speaking to my engineers, and so on. And I love England. It's still probably my favourite place to be. "My family are there, my friends are there. And I think I said many times that for me, fun and enjoyment, and enjoying what I'm doing, takes priority over making these kind of decisions. "So it's not a not an easy decision. And it's not something I've been thinking of for many years. I just feel like I'm in a comfortable place at the minute to make this decision and spend the time to move over there."
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Major upgrade in place at Skipton Golf Club Swing Studio
REPORT BY: ROBIN MOULE State-of-the-art new technology installed at the indoor 'Swing Studio' and golf simulator at Skipton Golf Club has opened up virtual access to the world's top golf courses. It's a valuable bolt-on addition to a standalone facility first launched in 2022 as the 'The Brian Rasche Junior Academy,' primarily intended to boost junior and beginner coaching. There was a major financial input into the £55,000 new-build development which forms an extension to the pro's shop from Brian's son, David Rasche, of Ilkley, like his late father a long-time member of the club, plus additional investment from long-serving club professional Peter Robinson. Running the new venture is PGA professional Ben Mallinson, who has had a hands-on involvement at Skipton for some 30 years and a major input into the installation of the new kit, known as the GC Falcon and brainchild of Surrey-based Foresight Sports. He said: 'It represents the next generation of overhead launch monitors in terms of performance and accuracy, utilising a combination of infrared object tracking and high-speed, high-resolution camera-based technology to precisely measure every aspect of club head and ball launch performance. 'The accuracy is unbelievable and it enables golfers of all ages and abilities not only to improve their game, but also to experience the virtual thrills of playing the world's leading golf courses, either as individuals or socially with groups of friends. 'It means users need never miss a round or practice session and experience the most true-to-life golf simulation experience for any-time, any-weather golf in multiple formats of the game. It represents a major upgrade to the indoor Swing Studio facilities here at Skipton and keeps the club at the forefront of ever-evolving technology.' Prices are competitive, with full details available online at or on Facebook/Instagram at Skipton Golf Studio. Ben Mallinson can be contacted on 07885 911008.
Leader Live
16-05-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
Toy firm Character Group says US-China shipments on pause over tariffs
It added that sales globally have also been knocked by caution among customers as a result. The manufacturer of Peppa Pig and Fireman Sam toys pulled its financial targets for the year last month because of the prospect of tariffs. On Friday, Character said its shipments from China to the US were 'put on hold' last month after US President Donald Trump announced plans for a sharp jump in tariffs between the countries. US tariffs on Chinese imports were increased to 145%, with Chinese tariffs on some US imports being increased to 125% in retaliation. However, earlier this week, the President confirmed a 90-day reduction in tariffs, with the US tariffs on China dropping to 30%. Character said sales to the US amounted to around 20% of group revenues last year, with 'substantially all' of these being made in China. It said the tariff reduction 'gives hope for a negotiated resolution, although this remains uncertain at this time'. The Surrey-based group said uncertainty linked to tariffs has been felt in other markets, as 'customers have become increasingly cautious and are not committing to orders to our expectations'. It said sales in all key territories have been impacted as a result. However, the company said it still expects to be profitable for the current financial year as a whole. It came as the company reported that group revenues dropped by 8% to £53 million for the six months to February, compared with a year earlier. The company saw pre-tax profits stay roughly flat at £2.1 million for the period despite weaker sales. Shares were 3.5% lower in early trading.
