Robert MacIntyre, the Scottish golfer, secured his first PGA Tour title at the RBC Canadian Open on June 2, 2024. His father Dougie was his caddie for the tournament. MacIntyre finished with a score of 16-under-par after shooting a final round of 68.
MacIntyre had a comfortable lead going into the final round, but he faced stiff competition from players like Ben Griffin and Victor Perez. However, he held his nerve to win by one stroke.
The victory was particularly special for MacIntyre as his father had never caddied for him before. Dougie accepted a last-minute invitation to help out at the Canadian Open and the two shared an emotional moment after Robert's win.
MacIntyre's victory also meant that he qualified for the remaining two signature events of the year on the PGA Tour: The Memorial Tournament and The Travelers Championship. This was one of three top-10 finishes for MacIntyre in 2024 on the PGA Tour.
The RBC Canadian Open, held at Hamilton Golf and Country Club in Ontario, had a prize money of $1.692 million. Robert MacIntyre took home a significant portion of that as the winner's share.
MacIntyre's win was significant not just for him but also for Scotland as he became the third Scottish-born golfer to win the Canadian Open.
Despite his victory, MacIntyre remained humble and focused on his game. He credited his strong play of late to an attitude adjustment and felt that he had been holding himself back with negative thoughts.
The RBC Canadian Open marked the end of a successful run for MacIntyre in the 2024 PGA Tour season. His father's presence on the bag added to the emotional significance of his win.