History of Robert MacIntyre in Timeline
Robert Duncan MacIntyre is a professional golfer from Scotland. He competes on both the European Tour and the PGA Tour.
August 1996: Birth of Robert MacIntyre
Robert Duncan MacIntyre was born in August 1996.
2013: Scottish Youths Championship and Scottish Boys Open Stroke-Play Championship Wins
In 2013, Robert MacIntyre showcased his golfing prowess by winning both the Scottish Youths Championship and the Scottish Boys Open Stroke-Play Championship.
2014: Attendance at McNeese State University
Robert MacIntyre pursued his education at McNeese State University from 2014 to 2015.
2015: Scottish Amateur Championship Victory
Robert MacIntyre achieved a significant milestone in his amateur golfing career by winning the Scottish Amateur Championship in 2015.
2016: Runner-up Finish at The Amateur Championship
Robert MacIntyre demonstrated his golfing skills on a larger stage by finishing as the runner-up in the 2016 Amateur Championship at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club, narrowly losing to Scott Gregory.
November 2017: European Tour Q-school and Challenge Tour Card
Robert MacIntyre's performance in the European Tour Q-school in November 2017 earned him a Challenge Tour card for 2018.
2017: Turning Professional and Early Success on MENA Golf Tour
Robert MacIntyre embarked on his professional golfing journey in late 2017. He wasted no time in making his mark, securing a tied third-place finish in the Jordan's Ayla Golf Championship and clinching victory at the Sahara Kuwait Championship on the MENA Golf Tour.
2017: Walker Cup Representation
Robert MacIntyre's golfing talent earned him a spot on the Scottish team for the prestigious 2017 Walker Cup, showcasing his skills on an international level.
August 2018: Playoff Loss and Strong Finish on Challenge Tour
In August 2018, Robert MacIntyre experienced the highs and lows of professional golf. He narrowly missed out on victory at the Vierumäki Finnish Challenge, losing in a playoff to Kim Koivu. However, he showcased his resilience with a string of impressive performances, including a tie for fourth at the Monaghan Irish Challenge, a playoff loss to Víctor Perez in the Foshan Open, and a tie for sixth at the Ras Al Khaimah Challenge Tour Grand Final. These results propelled him to 12th place in the Challenge Tour Order of Merit, securing his place on the European Tour for 2019.
July 2019: Open Championship Debut and Top-10 Finish
Robert MacIntyre made his debut at the prestigious Open Championship in July 2019 at Royal Portrush, where he delivered an impressive performance, finishing tied for sixth.
2019: European Tour Debut
Robert MacIntyre made his debut on the European Tour in 2019.
November 2020: First European Tour Victory at Aphrodite Hills Cyprus Showdown
Robert MacIntyre achieved a significant milestone in November 2020 by securing his maiden European Tour title at the Aphrodite Hills Cyprus Showdown. In a thrilling finish, he carded a final round of 64, securing a one-shot victory over Masahiro Kawamura.
September 2022: Second European Tour Victory at DS Automobiles Italian Open
Robert MacIntyre added another victory to his resume in September 2022 by winning the DS Automobiles Italian Open. He emerged triumphant after a playoff against Matt Fitzpatrick, sinking a birdie on the first extra hole.
July 2023: Runner-Up Finish at Genesis Scottish Open
Robert MacIntyre came agonizingly close to victory at the July 2023 Genesis Scottish Open, finishing as the runner-up, just one shot behind champion Rory McIlroy.
September 2023: Ryder Cup Victory with Team Europe
Robert MacIntyre was part of the victorious European team in the 2023 Ryder Cup held at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Guidonia, Rome, Italy. He contributed significantly to the team's success, winning two of his matches and halving another, including a crucial singles victory over Wyndham Clark.
June 2024: First PGA Tour Win at RBC Canadian Open
Robert MacIntyre achieved a landmark victory in June 2024, claiming his first PGA Tour title at the RBC Canadian Open. With his father, Dougie, caddying for him, MacIntyre finished one stroke ahead of Ben Griffin to secure the win.
