The BMW Championship tested the nerves of the world’s best this Sunday. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler entered the final round in form but faced a tough, resilient opponent. Over the closing holes, the tension reached a fever pitch, culminating in a spectacular shot. That shot left his opponent staring in disbelief, placing him in the lead by a narrow margin. By the end of the day, it was Robert MacIntyre who fell just short. However, what MacIntyre said next is the actual jewel of the story.
After leading most of the final round, MacIntyre admitted the loss stung. “If you were given one shot back going up 15 at the start of the week, would you have taken it? 100 percent I would have taken it,” he said after the match. “Yes, I had the lead, but it doesn’t matter until the final putt on the 18th green. When he’s pitched that in on 17 and hit the perfect tee shot on 18, it’s pretty much game over. You’re playing for second place.”
Reflecting on Scheffler’s performance, MacIntyre didn’t hold himself back, “I can’t control what he does. Look, he doesn’t hole out, he doesn’t get up-and-down on 17, he holes it.” MacIntyre added, “But look, he’s the better player on the day. I’m just really pissed off right now.” However, his true frustration shone through when asked about what improvements he looked forward to. “Right now, not a clue. Right now I want to go and smash up my golf clubs, to be honest with you.”
Robert MacIntyre’s reaction reflected the disappointment, inching close to a win before being outplayed.
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