History of Robert MacIntyre in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 22, 2025

Robert MacIntyre is a Scottish professional golfer. He competes on both the European Tour and the PGA Tour. He has achieved success on the European Tour, winning multiple events and representing Europe in the Ryder Cup.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1988: Sandy Lyle's Wins

In 2024, MacIntyre became only the second Scot to win twice in one PGA Tour season, joining Sandy Lyle who accomplished this in 1988.

August 1996: Robert MacIntyre's Birth

In August 1996, Robert Duncan MacIntyre was born. He is a Scottish professional golfer who plays on the European Tour and PGA Tour.

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2013: Scottish Youths Championship and Scottish Boys Open Stroke-Play Championship

In 2013, Robert MacIntyre won both the Scottish Youths Championship and the Scottish Boys Open Stroke-Play Championship.

2014: Attended McNeese State University

From 2014 to 2015, Robert MacIntyre attended McNeese State University.

2015: Scottish Amateur Win

In 2015, Robert MacIntyre won the Scottish Amateur.

2016: Amateur Championship Final

In 2016, Robert MacIntyre lost 2&1 to Scott Gregory in the final of the Amateur Championship at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club. MacIntyre also represented Scotland in the 2016 Eisenhower Trophy.

November 2017: European Tour Q-School

In November 2017, Robert MacIntyre made the final stage of the European Tour Q-school and finished tied for 37th place to secure a 2018 Challenge Tour card.

2017: Walker Cup Representation

In 2017, Robert MacIntyre played in the Walker Cup as part of his amateur career.

2017: Turned Professional

In late 2017, Robert MacIntyre turned professional. He then played his first two events as a professional on the MENA Golf Tour, finishing tied for third place in the Jordan's Ayla Golf Championship and winning the Sahara Kuwait Championship.

August 2018: Vierumäki Finnish Challenge

In August 2018, Robert MacIntyre lost to Kim Koivu in a playoff for the Vierumäki Finnish Challenge. He finished tied for fourth in the Monaghan Irish Challenge, lost a playoff to Víctor Perez in the Foshan Open and tied for 6th in the Ras Al Khaimah Challenge Tour Grand Final.

July 2019: Open Championship Debut

In July 2019, Robert MacIntyre made his Open Championship debut at Royal Portrush, finishing in a tie for sixth.

2019: Earned European Tour Place

In 2019, Robert MacIntyre's good finish to the 2018 season lifted him to 12th in the Challenge Tour Order of Merit, earning him a place on the European Tour.

November 2020: First European Tour Title

In November 2020, Robert MacIntyre claimed his first European Tour title at the Aphrodite Hills Cyprus Showdown, beating Masahiro Kawamura by one shot after a final round 64.

2020: Results Not in Chronological Order

Results not in chronological order in 2020.

2021: Open Championship

Robert MacIntyre's first top-10 at a major was at the 2021 Open Championship.

September 2022: Second European Tour Event

In September 2022, Robert MacIntyre won his second European Tour event at the DS Automobiles Italian Open. He won the playoff on the first extra hole with a birdie against Matt Fitzpatrick.

2022: Championship and Invitational Discontinued

From 2022 the Championship and Invitational were discontinued.

July 2023: Genesis Scottish Open

In July 2023, Robert MacIntyre shot a 64 in the final round of the Genesis Scottish Open, but was beaten by Rory McIlroy by one shot.

May 2024: PGA Championship

In May 2024, Robert MacIntyre finished tied for 8th at the PGA Championship, his first top-10 at a major since the 2021 Open Championship.

June 2024: First PGA Tour Win

In June 2024, Robert MacIntyre claimed his first PGA Tour win at the RBC Canadian Open, finishing one shot ahead of Ben Griffin with a final round 68.

2024: PGA Tour Card

At the end of the 2023 European Tour season, Robert MacIntyre claimed one of the 10 available PGA Tour cards for the leading players on the Race to Dubai, giving him playing status for the 2024 season.

2024: Dougie MacIntyre as Caddie

In 2024, Robert MacIntyre's father, Dougie, acted as his caddie during his victory at the RBC Canadian Open.

2025: U.S Open at Oakmont Country Club

In the 2025 U.S Open at Oakmont Country Club, MacIntyre finished in second position. Having started his final-round seven-strokes behind the leader, he shot a two-under-par round on the final day to finish at one-over-par for the tournament, two-strokes behind champion J. J. Spaun.