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Moment fuming Bob MacIntyre erupts amid Open frustration as Scot smacks bag and launches club in the air
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BOB MACINTYRE thumped his club into his bag in frustration at failing to get closer to runaway Open leader Scottie Scheffler. But the Oban ace largely managed to keep his cool after carding a third round 70 to sit on six-under-par in his quest to improve on a joint sixth pace finish on his debut at Royal Portrush six years ago. 3 Bob MacIntyre on the 14th hole 3 He launched his club in frustration after his second shot 3 He also hit his bag in frustration too He said: 'I was a bit disappointed. I wasn't as sharp as I've been the past couple days. 'I also think it's fair game to lose the plot every now and again. I feel like we've made the wrong decision off the tee on 14, which then made the second shot really difficult as a left-handed golfer. 'The first job was to get out of the bunker, and I hit it over the top. I've lost the plot on both of these shots when a bit of anger came out. 'Then when I'm hitting that putt, I've got a clear head, got a job to do, to get this thing up-and-down. 'I find it easy just now. I find it easier in the bigger golf tournaments, the ones where birdies aren't happening all the time, when you can actually feel as though good golf gets rewarded. 'The tougher the test, the more I feel I can keep that discipline. The more there's a birdie fest and a shootout, that's when I lose it properly.' He also revealed that he almost burst into tears when he learned he would start the third round five shots adrift of Scheffler. He said: 'When I left here yesterday, I thought beautiful links golf works its magic, and I'm sitting on my couch almost in tears because I'm watching flags are limp and guys are spinning it on greens. 'I thought walking away from here last night that I wouldn't be more than three shots back, but I ended up five shots back from the best player in the world. 'You feel like you can still be in it if something happens, but you just feel that little bit too far back. Watch moment Scots golf ace Robert MacIntyre wins new fans with 'pure class' gesture after US Open heartbreak 'I don't know if that had an effect on what I felt. I was having to push a little bit more, and a couple of mistakes came in early on. 'Now tomorrow the aim is to go out there and finish as high as I can and get as many World Ranking and Ryder Cup points as possible. 'But unless I get off to a hot, hot start, it's probably out the window. If we don't get off to a hot start, it's going to be how high can we finish here. 'Unless I do have a hot start and I see myself close to the lead and within a few shots, then we'll throw at it. But seeing the leaderboard, it's just jogging for position.' Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
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Robert MacIntyre calls out pace of play at The Open after brutal SIX-HOUR first round at Royal Portrush
BOB MACINTYRE clung on to keep his Open hopes alive with an opening 71 after getting to three-under-par early in his round. But he struggled at times to keep a lid on his emotions due to being forced to endure a near six-hour round. 2 Robert MacIntyre is level par after his opening round at Royal Portrush Credit: Getty 2 But he was in disbelief at how long his first round took Credit: Reuters The Oban ace said: 'I got off to the perfect start, didn't I? I was three-under early doors, playing beautifully. Then just a couple of awkward tee shots, a couple of awkward approach shots for me. 'But while it was a disappointing finish, to get out with level par, especially with a two-putt on 18, was solid enough. 'I thought six hours in a practice round the other day was a long time, but I didn't think it would be six hours in a tournament. 'We couldn't have gone any faster and I guess golf courses are too long.' With only four shots to make up on the leaders, MacIntyre claimed: 'Level par's a solid day. When you get off to the start I got off to, one of those ones that you're thinking you should be 3-, 4-under par, you can somewhat chase it. 'I had a great par putt on 15 when I chased a tee shot thinking I could knock it down there and leave myself 60 yards, but I didn't and missed it in the rough. 'It's one of the ones where for the first time in absolute donkeys, I've changed my rescue in for a 3-iron, and I actually feel like I needed my rescue a few times off the tee. 'That's the way it goes. I'll go out there tomorrow and hopefully post a good number.' He added: 'I thought I managed to keep a lid on it fairly well. There were a couple of swears out there, but it's difficult because there's so many cross-winds on this golf course.' Fellow Scot Connor Graham, the rookie from Blairgowrie, took the opportunity to watch a past Open champion at work while making his debut at Royal Portrush and proved he's a fast learner. Tense moment as furious Jon Rahm confronts golf fan at The Open The 18-year-old Scottish Amateur Stroke-Play champion revealed that he picked up a few tips from 2018 Ryder Cup star Francesco Molinari on his way to a hugely impressive opening 73. Italian ace Molinari must also have been impressed by his playing partner whose Open dream lived up to expectations. Graham said: 'That was pretty good. I enjoyed it. But the 1st tee was probably up there with the most nervous I've ever been. 'The nerves were kind of building when I got to the tee as it was something I had never experienced and I was glad to be able to be in play after the tee shot. 'It's obviously the biggest event I've played by far because it's The Open but it was one of the most enjoyable experiences being able to come here and play an event this size. 'It was definitely better than I hoped it would be and this week as a whole has been pretty special so far.' A birdie at the second and another at the seventh helped Graham relax into his round on a front nine with the wind blowing hard and the rain coming down. 'You definitely had to play good golf or else it could have gotten away from you pretty quickly,' he said. Another birdie at the penultimate hole put the seal on a big performance but Graham reflected: 'I made a few silly mistakes on that back nine and then almost holed out on 17 where I hit the hole and had a nice tap-in birdie.' Graham, who faces a 6.45 start today, added: 'While I wouldn't say I'm used to this, I have had a lot of experience playing in big events. 'Not with as big crowds as this, but in front of a lot of people, and that's definitely helped.' Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Scottish Sun
7 days ago
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Bob MacIntyre makes jet-ski gag as he heads across the water to The Open following ‘horrific' Scottish Open defence
The Scot is looking forward to returning to Portrush for the big one SEASICK Bob MacIntyre makes jet-ski gag as he heads across the water to The Open following 'horrific' Scottish Open defence Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BOB MACINTYRE can't wait to get to his favourite links course at Royal Portrush after labelling his Genesis Scottish Open title defence 'horrific'. The Oban ace sighed: 'It's been a terrible week' after signing off with a 71 to finish two-over-par – a massive 17 shots behind eventual winner Chris Gotterup of the USA. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Bob MacIntyre admits his Scottish Open defence turned into a nightmare Credit: PA 3 The Oban left-hander struggled to get anything going Credit: PA 3 But he is excited about returning to Portrush, scene of his 2019 breakthrough Credit: AFP or licensors 'I didn't really have anything go my way," added the Scot. 'Every time I went into a bunker, I was up to the edge of a lip. Now on to probably my favourite links golf course in the world. 'It definitely won't be as bouncy, so I'm looking forward to that. But, look, winning this was last year and obviously it's a lifetime memory that's going to last forever. 'But I'll be back here until the day I stop playing or they stop inviting me, whether it's here at the Renaissance or wherever it goes. 'Outside the majors, this is the biggest one for us and the crowd were amazing. But, to be honest with you, I was in a get-me-out-of-here mood.' MacIntyre faces one more hurdle before he launches his Open bid at the venue where he shot to prominence in 2019 when he finished tied 6th – avoiding a bout of sea sickness on the Cairnryan-Belfast ferry crossing. 'I'm not a boat guy,' he confessed. 'Maybe a jet-ski, but I don't fancy the ropey waters much.' Grant Forrest, who began the week in 124th spot in the Race to Dubai, boosted his card prospects with a closing 69 to finish five-under overall and soar up the rankings. The 32-year-old North Berwick-based player also claimed the honour of being leading Scot. But Forrest was adamant that he should have done a whole lot better in his quest to grab one of the three Open spots up for grabs. Watch Bob MacIntyre's classy reaction after JJ Spaun holes winning putt at US Open He said: 'I didn't have my best stuff, especially over the weekend, but I just tried to do the best with what I had and dug in. 'It stung a bit to drop one on 17 but all in all it's been a decent week. But my game needs work. 'I got a clinic today from Justin Rose who was seriously impressive. Getting to play with guys like him, who has been at the top so long, is good. 'It can drive you on. There aren't many guys who have played at the level he has for such a long time and you can see why.' Fifer Connor Syme had to endure a miserable 18-hole slog before eventually posting 75 to slip to six-over. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
