A year after heartbreak, Robert MacIntyre birdies 72nd hole to win 2024 Genesis Scottish Open

14/07/2024 19:53

Last year, Robert MacIntyre had his heart ripped out after Rory McIlroy’s heroics stole the Scottish Open.

This year, the tabled turned.

MacIntyre had the last chance, and he capitalized, making birdie on the 72nd hole at The Renaissance Club to capture his native Genesis Scottish Open for his second PGA Tour victory. MacIntyre played his final three holes in 3 under, including an eagle on the par-5 16th, that helped him top Australian Adam Scott by one shot.

With the win, MacIntyre became only the second Scot to win twice in one PGA Tour season, joining Sandy Lyle from 1988. MacIntyre won the RBC Canadian Open earlier this year.

MacIntyre finished at 18 under for the event, one shot better than Adam Scott, who was searching for his first win since 2020 at the Genesis Invitational. Ludvig Aberg, who led by two heading into the day, shot 3 over on the round after hitting only five fairways to place T-4.