Scottish · Oban, Scotland · Born 3 August 1996Scottish golfer with two PGA Tour wins in 2024 (Scottish Open, RBC Canadian Open) who has been an automatic Ryder Cup pick in 2023 and 2025.
Robert Duncan MacIntyre was born on 3 August 1996 in Oban, Scotland, and attended McNeese State University in the United States before turning professional in 2017, developing into one of the most popular Scottish golfers of his generation and a fan favourite for his down-to-earth demeanour. MacIntyre won the Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year award in 2019, and has continued to build his career on both the European and PGA Tours, reaching a career-high world ranking of fifth in January 2026 as he established himself among the game's leading players. MacIntyre delivered a career-best major performance at the 2025 U.S. Open, finishing runner-up, having previously recorded a tied-sixth finish at the 2019 Open Championship as one of the standout results of his early career on the biggest stages in the sport. MacIntyre has continued representing Scotland at the highest level of the sport, renowned for his close bond with his home community in Oban, and remains one of the most popular young players to emerge from Scottish golf in recent years, carrying the hopes of a nation with a rich golfing heritage.
Undefeated Ryder Cup rookie in 2023
How They Played
Left-handed power player with strong short game
Lasting Impact
Rising star who broke Scottish golf drought on PGA Tour
Career Honours
- Genesis Scottish Open 2024
- RBC Canadian Open 2024
- Ryder Cup 2023, 2025 (2025 winning team)