How much did Robert MacIntyre win of $9,000,000 Genesis Scottish Open prize purse? Winner's payout explored
The Genesis Scottish Open was this weekend. It began on Thursday, July 11 and lasted until Sunday, July 14. Much of the PGA Tour's best were in attendance to fight for a piece of the $9 million prize purse. The winner would be awarded a pretty impressive $1.62 million.
That winner ended up being Robert MacIntyre. MacIntyre weathered the storm and made an impressive comeback attempt. He needed a few golfers to stumble a little bit and they did, opening the door for him. He walked through (thanks to a clutch eagle) and earned $1.62 million for his efforts.
The prize purse for the Genesis Scottish Open was more in line with the standard money being given out in golf. There are so many Signature Events that it's hard to remember that those prize purses are inflated.
The money for Majors and Signature Events (which can be up to $25 million total) is out of the ordinary, whereas the $9 million offered this weekend is more to the standard.
Adam Scott and Robert MacIntyre enjoy epic duel at Genesis Scottish Open
The final round of the Genesis Scottish Open was truly one for the ages. It involved quite a few lead changes, including more than a few leaders who lost the lead and slipped down the leaderboard. Both Collin Morikawa and Ludvig Aberg were notable examples of that.
Adam Scott emerged after the 17th hole in a really good position, holding a two-stroke lead over a host of players. Among them was Robert MacIntyre, who was one hole behind Scott. After an eagle on the 16th, MacIntyre forced an improbable and unexpected tie.
Scott had been sitting pretty with a two-stroke lead. It wasn't insurmountable, but he was in a really strong position until he wasn't. MacIntyre flipped the tournament on its head, putting the pressure on Scott to respond.
Scott could only par the 18th. That left MacIntyre to birdie just one of the remaining two holes to get an impressive win, one he said he needed if he was ever to forgive Rory McIlroy for the loss last year. He made par on the 17th before hitting a birdie on the 18th to win.