"Try not to get too high"- Robert MacIntyre tries to keep his emotions in check as he chases victory at the 2024 Scottish Open
The Genesis Scottish Open is underway and Robert MacIntyre sits at T2 with 15-under. On Saturday, MacIntyre made a 42-foot eagle on the par-4 hole 5 and that moment was met with loud cheers from the crowd. In an interview following his round, he was asked about the crowds and the 'goosebump moments' as he has called them, and how to enjoy them while not getting lost in them. He answered:
“Yes, that's the big thing. Try not to get too high. The eagle that I made on, I think it's the fifth hole, I thought it'd gone in the bunker, but when I got up there about five yards from the green, I seen [sic] it was on the green and hit a nice putt and it went in from 30 feet and the roar was loud,” MacIntyre said. (Via CBS)
He continued, “And it's just like... the support I've had since I turned pro has been unbelievable. But the last, probably two and a half years, on the European tour has been really special. And every time I come back here, I've not been shy in saying it - This is the one I want and it's not going to change tomorrow but I just wanna go out and play golf and enjoy it.” [1:40]
MacIntyre has played with consistency at the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open. In the opening round, he secured five birdies and two bogeys to end the round at 67. In the next round, he had five birdies, and the round finished at 65. Then, in Saturday's round, he carded seven birdies and one eagle on hole 5. He also dropped two bogeys on holes 12 and 18. His score ended up being a 63.
How has Robert MacIntyre’s fared this season on the PGA Tour?
Robert MacIntyre started his season at the Sony Open in Hawaii, where he ended up at T52. Following that, he missed cuts at the American Express, Farmers Insurance Open, and Phoenix Open. Then, he played at the Mexico Open, where he finished at T6.
Next, he played at the Cognizant Classic and Puerto Rico Open, where he landed at T60 and T32. He missed the cut at the Players Championship and finished at T33 at the Valspar Championship. He missed the cut at the Houston Open and the CJ Cup.
Next, he appeared at the Myrtle Beach Classic and the PGA Championship, where he landed at T13 and T8. Following that, he missed the cut at the Charles Schwab Challenge. He won the RBC Heritage Open this year. Then, he missed the cut at the US Open. Robert MacIntyre bounced back at the Travelers Championship with T16. Then, he missed the cut at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Currently, he's playing at the Genesis Scottish Open and it will be interesting to find out if he can end up winning his home tournament.