Speaking at the Barclays Singapore Open today, McGinley said: "There will be many pints drunk that week and we'll put on a party like we've never had a party before at the Ryder Cup.

"The players won't be partaking for obvious reasons but we will on Sunday night in one way or another.

"In my view, the Ryder Cup is the third biggest sporting event in the world behind the football World Cup and the Olympics. I think we will put on a great show and make our country proud.''

For McGinley, who sealed his place in Ian Woosnam's side at the BMW International Open last week, the desire to win the biennial challenge on home soil will provide added motivation.

"From my point of view, it's about winning,'' stated the Dubliner, who sank the winning putt at the Belfry in Europe's victory at the Belfry in 2002.

"It would be tough to go there and not win the Ryder Cup in my own country. It will be a close-fought affair, but as long as we come out on top I'll be very happy."

Having already played in two victorious Ryder Cup teams, McGinley is delighted to have earned a spot in the European squad once more.

However, he spared a thought for Denmark's Thomas Bjorn, who was overlooked by European skipper Woosnam for selection as one of the captain's wild-card picks.

"I qualified for the team and I'm more than happy to be on the team and play my part,'' said McGinley.

"I would have been disappointed to miss out too because the Ryder Cup is one of the greatest sporting events in the world and to be so close and not make it miss out is gut-wrenching."