MacIntyre’s task this week is to refocus on playing the British Open, which begins with Thursday’s first round at Royal Troon.
this past Sunday, the 27-year-old from Oban in the Scottish Highlands said Wednesday, “When you get moments like that that’s a childhood dream and a lifetime goal and you’ve got family and friends there that have backed you since you were a young kid, I think it was quite right to go absolutely wild.
Before his win at the Renaissance Club across the country on the east coast, it had been 25 years since a Scot won the Scottish Open, Colin Montgomerie.This week marks 25 years since a Scot won the British Open — Paul Laurie in 1999 at Carnoustie.It’s possible. I’ve got as much chance as everyone else in the field. It’s just about getting in that position on Sunday and seeing where the cards fall.
“All week, I was as relaxed as I’ve ever been for the Scottish Open,’’ he said. “I was absolutely chilled out. There was no nerves. There was nothing going on. I was just trying to enjoy myself as much as I can. Coming here, it’s the exact same again.
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