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McNeilly critical of Ryder Cup press
06/10/99 23:22 Filed in: Irish Golf Desk
The Northern Ireland man who caddied at the Ryder Cup has said the British press exaggerated the unsavoury element of the contest.
David McNeilly, who worked for Padraig Harrington at Brookline, told the Irish News he now fears the British tabloid press will stoke up “anti-yank feeling” which could be potentially unleashed in 2001 at the Belfry.
“Having had time to reflect on the event now for over a week, I feel the British press have exaggerated the controversial element somewhat. There was incredible excitement on the Sunday. I was excited. The players were excited.
“Things did happen which shouldn’t have happened. There’s no question about that. But we have to get a sense of proportion in all this. The bottom line is that the Americans outplayed the Europeans (on the final day).”
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David McNeilly, who worked for Padraig Harrington at Brookline, told the Irish News he now fears the British tabloid press will stoke up “anti-yank feeling” which could be potentially unleashed in 2001 at the Belfry.
“Having had time to reflect on the event now for over a week, I feel the British press have exaggerated the controversial element somewhat. There was incredible excitement on the Sunday. I was excited. The players were excited.
“Things did happen which shouldn’t have happened. There’s no question about that. But we have to get a sense of proportion in all this. The bottom line is that the Americans outplayed the Europeans (on the final day).”
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