McGurn previously played for Greenock Morton, Raith Rovers, Stranraer Cowdenbeath and Falkirk.
[1] He began his senior Greenock Morton career in 2003 when he was signed by John McCormack from Hillwood Boys Club.
McGurn had previously played in the youth teams at Queen's Park, under John McCormack.
[citation needed] He was the regular first-choice goalkeeper for Greenock Morton initially when Jim McInally replaced John McCormack as manager, when he also worked as the club's goalkeeping coach until David Wylie returned to the club.
[citation needed] He was released by Greenock Morton in May 2008 and signed for Scottish Second Division club Raith Rovers a few days later.