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MacIntyre Leads Scottish Charge, Eyes First 1999 Title

7/16/2026

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Robert MacIntyre, Scotland’s number-one golfer, will lead the Scottish charge at the Open at Royal Birkdale after a third-place finish at the Genesis Scottish Open.
He aims to be the first Scottish champion since Paul Lawrie’s 1999 win.
The 29-year-old expects Birkdale’s firm, fast, windy conditions to demand hitting greens in regulation.
Jack McDonald (world rank 925) qualified at Dundonald and works as a trainee professional at Whitecraigs.

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Robert MacIntyre, Scotland’s number-one golfer, will lead the Scottish charge at the Open at Royal Birkdale after a third-place finish at the Genesis Scottish Open.
He aims to be the first Scottish champion since Paul Lawrie’s 1999 win.
The 29-year-old expects Birkdale’s firm, fast, windy conditions to demand hitting greens in regulation.
Jack McDonald (world rank 925) qualified at Dundonald and works as a trainee professional at Whitecraigs.