premise: Ryder Cup hero Paul McGinley has been unveiled as the second European team player for the inaugural Royal Trophy tournament against Asia in Bangkok, Thailand in January.
  The Irish ace, winner of the European Tour's season-ending Volvo Masters in Valderrama, Spain, last month, has given a massive boost to the pioneering event by confirming he will take part. He joins the winner of last week's HSBC Champions in Shanghai, David Howell, as confirmed players for the European team.
  "I know from my Ryder Cup experiences what a thrill it is to represent Europe at team golf," said McGinley. "The Royal Trophy is a new and very exciting challenge and I'm delighted to be involved. I'm looking forward to going head to head with the best golfers in Asia and to fighting for Europe under Seve's leadership."
   What gave the Royal Trophy Tournament a boost?
hypothesis: the inaugural Royal Trophy tournament