‘Hard negotiations’ secured 2026 Ryder Cup for Ireland, says Paul McGinley

Paul McGinley in action during the first round of the Senior Open Presented by Rolex at Royal Lytham. Picture: Getty Images

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Winning Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley has revealed it took some “hard negotiations” for Adare Manor to get the 2026 match after a spell when that bid had been “a little bit dodgy”.

McGinley, who sits on a new Ryder Cup committee, gave his reaction to the County Limerick venue being announced as the second Irish course to stage the event after The K Club following his opening round in the Senior Open at Royal Lytham.

“It’s a great thrill,” said McGinley, who led Europe to a thumping triumph at Gleneagles in 2014. “There have been a lot of rumours about it the last year. I was involved a bit and it didn’t get over the line easily. A lot of hard negotiations took place.

“Four, five, six weeks ago, things were a little bit dodgy, but some hard negotiations happened in the last month and Irish success obviously helped.”

Adare Manor in County Limerick has been awarded the 2026 Ryder Cup. Picture: PA