The came down to the 72nd hole for the second consecutive year. But unlike the 2023 edition, a Scotsman prevailed in his national open. , the family man who loves nothing more than his cherished hometown of Oban, the quaint West Coast village famous for its Scotch and dramatic coastline, birdied the challenging par-4 18th hole to eclipse by a stroke.
A fighter at heart, MacIntyre—like his upbringing—never gave up. He faced a three-shot deficit when he stood on the 14th tee but rallied to play his final five holes in 4-under-par to steal the Scottish Open on his home soil. MacIntyre’s win also carries historic significance.
It’s the first time a Scotsman has won his National Open in 25 years, as won at Loch Lamond in 1999. MacIntyre’s win is also his second of the season. He won the in early June, with his father filling in as his caddy.
The win in Hamilton was MacIntyre’s first PGA Tour victory, a life-altering event for the man who referred to the tour as a less than a month before. But now, in his homeland, MacIntyre will celebrate the biggest win of his career with his family, friends, and mates well into the night—even with and on deck. “Think there might be a change of schedule,” MacIntyre joked after his win.
“I don’t think I’ll be in a fit state to get to Troon. I don’t think I’ll be legally able to drive.” Here are five overall takeaways from a thrilling Genesis Scottish Open: Two holes after draining a 41-footer for birdie, MacIntyre arr.