Robert MacIntyre's Epic PGA Win with “accidental caddie” Dad

[Music] a father and son together forever sometimes a story hits different and this one's going to hit you right in the fields we're talking about rder cup hero Robert McIntyre's epic win at the RBC Canadian open with his pops douge stepping in as his cat last minute that's the Wild Ride Robert McIntyre went on at the RBC Canadian open but can you imagine the pressure and excitement we're breaking down all the hype so let's dive in trust me you don't want to miss this one Robert McIntyre the 27-year-old Scottish Lefty walked into the final round of the RBC Canadian open with a solid four-shot lead but this wasn't just another tournament for him after a stellar performance at the Myrtle Beach Classic and tying for eighth at the PGA Championship a win here would be his first on the PGA tour what made this event even more special was the presence of his father dogy McIntyre as his emergency caddy dogey a Greenkeeper back in Oban Scotland wasn't the initial choice in fact Robert had cycled through four caddies in the past 18 months searching for the right fit a last minute call to his dad brought him to Canada and it was clear this decision would be gamechanging Dougies arrival wasn't just a practical solution it was a boost of emotional support in high stake situations having someone you trust implicitly can make all the difference for Robert having his dad by his side added a layer of comfort and confidence how did Doug's last minute advice changed the course of Robert's game The fatherson Duo embarked on their Journey at the Hamilton golf and country club with Robert's impressive skills putting him in the lead early on despite a rocky start Robert found his Groove thanks to a crucial pep talk from douge on Saturday McIntyre lit up the course with a spectacular run of five on the par over his final five holes carding a four on thear round of 66 this performance placed him at 14 under four shots ahead of Ryan Fox McKenzie Hughes and Ben Griffin Doug's role was far more than just carrying the bag he was a coach a mentor and a motivator at one CR iCal moment douge bluntly reminded Robert of all their hard work and preparation snapping him back into focus and setting the stage for his incredible performance but before we dive into the final round and the Epic finish here's a quick challenge for you if you're loving this fatherson story and want more heartwarming and inspiring golf content hit that subscribe button and ring the bell and hey if you think this journey is as amazing as we do smash that like button and share this video with someone who needs a bit of inspiration today because every great journey just like every great golf swing starts with the right support be our support and join our community now Sunday's final round was nothing short of dramatic the weather was unpredictable and the competition Fierce Robert's lead shrank to just one stroke at times with challenges like Victor pz and Ben Griffin closing in Doug's sharp eye and motivating words were crucial in keeping Robert's mental game on point at a pivotal moment when Robert's concentration wavered douge reminder what have you been working on for the last 8 10 weeks refocused him and brought out his best it was a roller coaster day filled with highs and lows by the 10th T Robert was one overpar for his round a decisive talk with douge brought Clarity and determination back into Robert's game Paving the way for a strong finish as McIntyre approached the final holes the tension was palpable his lead wavered but he showcased incredible skill and composure on the 18th hole leading by just one stroke over Ben Griffin the pressure reached its peak Griffin parred and McIntyre matched it securing his victory with a final round of 68 finishing at 16 under the crowd erupted as Robert drained his final Putt and he and douge shared an emotional bear hug this wasn't just a win it was a celebration of their bond and perseverance this victory was more than just a career milestone for Robert it was a tribute to the strong tie between Father and Son achieving such a feat with douge by his side made the moment even more poignant this career-defining moment was celebrated by many Robert not only claimed his first PGA Tour Victory but did so with his father by his side reflecting on the win Robert said my parents will be mortgage free now he'll do well out of it the golfing Community expressed admiration and praise Rory mroy who finished tied for fourth praised Robert's fortitude fellow golfers and fans alike praised this heartfelt Narrative of family and achievement the heartfelt congratulations from fellow players and fans underscored the significance of this Victory it wasn't just about winning a tournament it was about the incredible journey and the emotional bond between Robert and his father Robert McIntyre's stats speak for themselves 45 events played one PGA Tour win three international wins and over $5 million in official earnings his journey on the PGA tour is just getting started and we can expect many more thrilling performances from this rising star with key tournaments on the horizon Robert will be looking to build on this momentum with Doug's unwavering support and his own Newfound confidence the future looks incredibly bright for this talented golfer Robert's win at the RBC con Canadian open is just the beginning as he continues to hone his skills and compete at the highest level we'll be watching closely his narrative exemplifies hard labor perseverance and the enduring link of family before we wrap up let's get to know Robert MacIntyre a little better here are things you probably didn't know about the Scotsman Who's Making Waves in the golf world McIntyre had a successful amateur career in Scotland before attending MCN State University in Louisiana he has a passion for shinty and played for his local Club Oban kamash between the ages of 13 and 17 McIntyre attributes his golf success to shinty which helped develop his hand ey coordination at 16 or 17 he decided to focus on golf full-time and pursue a professional career in 2013 he became the first player to win both the Scottish youth's championship and Scottish Boys open stroke play championship in the same year his first round as a pro was 79 but he broke the course record in the third round of that same tournament he has three professional wins including two on the DP world tour with his best finish at a major being T6 at the 2019 Open championship at the 2019 Open Championship he had a dispute with American Kyle Stanley after Stanley's shot hit a spectator after finishing second at the British Masters in 2019 he bought his mom a new kitchen he represented Great Britain and Ireland at the 2017 Walker cup defeating PGA tour star Cameron Champ he lives by Glen cruin Golf Club where his dad douge is the Greenkeeper in 2023 he averaged 310.15 on the DP World Tour he plays with a full bag of tailor made clubs and is sponsored by Nike and titlist growing up his golfing Idol was fellow left-hander Phil mikkelson after a strong 2023 season he earned his p GA tour card for 2024 by finishing seventh in the DP world tour standings Robert McIntyre's victory at the RBC Canadian open is more than just a win it's a monument to determination family support and a young golfers tremendous quest to make his Mark we hope you enjoyed this deep dive into his historic win and these fascinating facts about his life don't forget to like comment and subscribe to our channel for more inspiring stories and updates from the World of Golf until next time keep swinging thanks for watching and we'll see you in the next video remember every great story in golf starts with a single swing [Music]

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Length: 8min 49sec (529 seconds)

Published: Tue Jun 04 2024