'Rory Mcllroy is charismatic, a risk-taker who draws people in because he plays like Arnold Palmer'

Paul McGinley pays tribute to Europe's legendary star

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Former Ryder Cup-winning captain Paul McGinley is backing Rory McIlroy to shine on the big occasion

McGinley, strategic director for the current European team, believes the volatility in the Northern Irishman's game means he can get up for the big eventsand this week's showdown in New York is one of those occasions.

The 12-man team spent two days last week on a reconnaissance of Bethpage Black and McGinley said Masters champion McIlroy “revelled” in shedding his “megastar” status and being one of the team.

“No-one was drawing on his time, he was just around the guys and in the middle of all the lads and you could see how much he enjoyed being in that environment,” said the Irishman, a three-time winner as a player and captain at Gleneagles in 2014.