Robert MacIntyre

Robert MacIntyre threw down a Ryder Cup marker by beating Matt Fitzpatrick in a play-off to win the Italian Open, with Rory McIlroy ending third on -12.

Both made excellent birdies on 16 and 18, holes that could produce huge Ryder Cup drama next year, and so the shootout continued. - T5. The Englishman was on the back foot from that moment, and he could only make a par. - 4. - 3. - 2.

Robert MacIntyre shot a 7-under 64 on Sunday to match 54-hole leader Matt Fitzpatrick at 14 under and force a playoff at Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome, which ...

“It’s my only goal for the next year,” MacIntyre said of making the European Ryder Cup squad. Robert MacIntyre shot a 7-under 64 on Sunday to match 54-hole leader Matt Fitzpatrick at 14 under and force a playoff at Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome, which will play host for the biennial bout between the United States and Europe. From there the 26-year-old Scot just missed the green with his approach but got up-and-down for birdie to beat Fitzpatrick, who had to scramble for par.

Robert MacIntyre edged out US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick in a thrilling play-off to wintheAutomobiles Italian Open.

I've done it on the golf course. I get punched but I punch back. "I was down and out two or three months ago.

The Oban star pipped US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick in Rome at the sudden death extra hole.

“I hit terrible shots for bogeys on 14 and 15 and was back against the wall, and again, just got one with my dogged attitude of never give up, if I get punched, I punch back. [MacIntrye](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/bob-macintyre) held his nerve to seal the deal in extra time to secure his second title on the DP World Tour and fire his name in the Ryder Cup frame with 12 months to go. MacIntrye held his nerve to get up and down to claim victory.

After winning the Italian Open on Sunday at the future Ryder Cup venue in Rome, Robert MacIntyre wasn't shy about his one goal for next year.

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Robert MacIntyre Claims DS Automobiles Italian Open In Thrilling Final Day - The Scot held on to win his second DP World Tour title in Rome.

Now a freelance writer for Golf Monthly and the PGA, he covers all aspects of the game, from Tour news to equipment testing and buyers’ guides. Striking his first, Fitzpatrick failed to find the cup as he duly tapped-in for a par. However, the 28-year-old bravely birdied the last to join MacIntyre in a playoff. It went from bad to worse for MacIntyre, especially when he missed a short par putt to drop behind for the first time in over nine holes. However, through the first four holes we saw a three-way tie at the top of the leaderboard, as MacIntyre and Victor Perez clawed their way into a share of the lead. Following an incredible front nine, MacIntyre continued to decimate the course, moving to 14-under and a three shot advantage over Frenchman, Perez.

A sensational final round saw Robert MacIntyre overhaul Matt Fitzpatrick and Rory McIlroy to claim his second tour title at the DS Automobiles Italian Open.

Another birdie, while Fitzpatrick could only make par, sealed the deal at the 2023 Ryder Cup venue. “At the start of the week I didn’t think it was going to be the one with the style of golf course and the way I was playing, but I worked on a few things on Tuesday and Wednesday and I felt so in control of my golf ball this week.” Meanwhile, McIlroy found water at 16 which effectively ended his chances. “I was down and out. Victor Perez missed a short birdie chance at the last to tie with MacIntyre, before Fitzpatrick chipped close to set up a playoff. A sensational final round saw Robert MacIntyre overhaul Matt Fitzpatrick and Rory McIlroy to claim his second tour title at the DS Automobiles Italian Open.

Scotland's Robert MacIntyre defeated US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick in a play-off to win his second DP World Tour title in the DS Automobiles Italian ...

I’ve done it on the golf course. I get punched but I punch back. “I hit a terrible shot on 15 which I thought was backs against the wall but we dug in.

Bob MacIntyre might have just played his way onto Europe's Ryder Cup team after besting U.S. Open champ Matt Fitzpatrick in a playoff.

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A season of more downs than ups for Bob MacIntyre finally brought a true high, with the 26-year-old Scotsman's second career win on the DP World Cup Tour ...

As it happened, only Fitzpatrick — with a birdie on the 18th for a homeward run of 32 in a final round 67 — matched him. His tee-shot leaked right and splashed into the lake and in doing so ran up a bogey on a hole which played among the easiest of the tournament. He chipped on to the green with his third but then three-putted from 50 feet for a six on the Par 4 first hole.