Golfmagic members get a lesson with Paul McGinley

Paul McGinley watches James Hubbal at Wentworth

Ryder Cup hero Paul McGinley, at the centre of the recent controversy surrounding Nick Faldo's back up team and the selection of the Captain's picks, took time out from the demands of the media to give three GOLFmagic.com members a golf lesson.

Howe's that! Dave rip one away as McGinley looks on

Liam also brought along his golfing pal James Hubbal for company and the 16 handicapper received the McGinley treatment, too!

After checking out the clubhouse and pro shop, the trio headed for the range to warm up ahead of McGinley's arrival and where European Tour pro Jeev Milkha Singh was practising.

"Unfortunately he was using the bay which had been set aside for the competition winners to prepare. Understandably, the European Tour's 14th ranked player was asked if he would move down to let us warm-up!" said Liam smugly.

When McGinley arrived, later than scheduled because of the demands of journalists wanting his opinions on Team Faldo, he proved a charming host and told Dave, Liam and James about life on Tour and the equipment he uses.

Dave receives a tip from Paul McGinley

McGinley also revealed that he uses only white tees - one with green hoops (Celtic) and the other with claret and blue (West Ham).

"Based upon results so far this season, none of us had the nerve to ask any subsequent football questions," said Dave.

During a brief shot-making demonstration on the windswept range, McGinley revealed that he changes his shoes after every tournament. He reckons they get too soft and supple to properly support his legs in providing the foundation for his powerful swing.

During the coaching session with individual players, McGinley explained that while he isn't a great technician, it's important to develop good practice drills.

Paul McGinley explains the low punch shot to Liam

"He also adjusted my shoulder rotation through the shot. He said I tended to 'fall away' slightly in my downswing with the consequence that I leaked some shots to the right. He suggested I work on a more full shoulder turn and this has certainly helped me strike my irons a lot better.

Added Dave: "Paul is a very warm, down-to-earth man, with no superstar pretensions. He fielded a variety of questions with humour and with everyone, passed on something of worth to help our game. A great day we won't forget thanks to Sure for Men and GOLFmagic.com."