“The one I wanted… it means everything” – Robert Maclntyre celebrates home win at the 2024 Scottish Open

MacIntyre earned $1.575 million as the winner of the $9 million event.

“The one I wanted… it means everything” – Robert Maclntyre celebrates home win at the 2024 Scottish Open

Robert MacIntyre (Image via IMAGO)

Robert MacIntyre won the 2024 Scottish Open, fulfilling his long-awaited dream. He becomes only the second Scot in history to secure this prestigious title in his homeland, following Collin Montgomerie in 1999.

MacIntyre faced a slow start but sparked his round with a remarkable putt on the 3rd hole. However, he encountered trouble on the 16th when he had to take a free drop due to his stance being compromised by a sprinkler head, despite making par on the 15th.

This unconventional drop led to a pivotal eagle that drew him level with Adam Scott for the lead. After the win at the Genesis Scottish Open 2024, Robert thanked his fans with a video message.

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Robert Maclntyre here, the winner of the Genesis Scottish Open. What an incredible week it’s been to win the one I wanted, the Scottish Open is just.. It means everything. And the fan support. Back home has been special, and yeah we’re going to celebrate well tonight.

Robert Maclntyre said

MacIntyre expressed his joy and gratitude, calling it an incredible week. Winning this particular tournament, the Scottish Open, was particularly meaningful to him, and he described it as everything he had hoped for.

Robert MacIntyre opens up on support from home crowd and family

When Robert MacIntyre won, the crowd erupted into cheers, chanting “Robert, Robert, Robert!” They sang the Scottish national anthem, “Flower of Scotland,” in celebration. MacIntyre marked his victory with a joyful handshake with fellow golfer Sahith Theegala and a traditional bagpipe salute.

Robert MacIntyre
Robert MacIntyre (Image via Golf week)

The win is MacIntyre’s second PGA Tour victory in a little over a month. He is projected to move from 39th to 16th in the FedExCup standings. The ceremony was filled with emotion, with MacIntyre’s family and caddie, Mike Burrows, joining in. Robert himself was overcome with emotions.

The crowd support, the support of Scottish people since I turned pro in 2017, Korn Tour 2019. The support has been unbelievable, I kept saying This is what I want and I got pepped to the post last year but I had my chance here and there then I just kept saying myself, 'take your chance, take your chance', I took it and I can't believe it.
Robert Maclntyre told CBS

MacIntyre sank a crucial 22-foot birdie putt on the final hole to secure the win.  The crowd erupted in cheers as MacIntyre’s putt found the bottom of the cup, making him the first Scot to win the national open in 25 years.

I'm from a working-class background," MacIntyre said. "I've got two older sisters my parents foster. We've got a foster boy just now that's been with us for six, seven years. I was given a great opportunity by my whole family.
Robert McIntyre further shared about the support from his family

He earned $1.575 million as the winner of the $9 million event. This was MacIntyre’s second win of the 2024 PGA Tour season. His previous victory came at the RBC Canadian Open last month.

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