Robert MacIntyre Secures First PGA Tour Title at RBC Canadian Open with Father as Caddie

Hamilton, Ontario Canada
Dougie had never caddied for MacIntyre before, accepted a last-minute invitation to help out at the Canadian Open
MacIntyre became the third Scottish-born golfer to win the Canadian Open
MacIntyre finished one stroke ahead of Ben Griffin and Victor Perez
MacIntyre qualified for The Memorial Tournament and The Travelers Championship with his win
MacIntyre's father Dougie was his caddie for the tournament
Robert MacIntyre wins RBC Canadian Open with a score of 16-under-par
The RBC Canadian Open had a prize money of $1.692 million
Robert MacIntyre Secures First PGA Tour Title at RBC Canadian Open with Father as Caddie

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.



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    • Mackenzie Hughes is a Canadian golfer with a chance to make it back-to-back wins for Canadians in their national open.
    • Hughes grew up less than 10 miles from Hamilton Golf and Country Club where the tournament is being held.
    • The RBC Canadian Open has reached its end.
    • Robert MacIntyre's father Dougie was his caddie during the tournament.
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    • The winner of the RBC Canadian Open will receive $1,692,000 in prize money.
    • Robert MacIntyre currently leads the tournament with a four-stroke advantage.
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    • Robert MacIntyre wins RBC Canadian Open for his first PGA Tour title
    • MacIntyre's father Dougie was his caddie during the tournament
    • MacIntyre won with a par on the final hole, holing out from 1 foot
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    • Robert MacIntyre's dad, Dougie, flew in from Scotland to caddie for him this week when he needed an emergency looper.
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    The article contains an example of an appeal to emotion when MacIntyre describes the emotional finish of the season and the potential for a Scottish victory in Canada. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing Hughes as 'a second straight Canadian to win the home Open after Taylor snapped a 69-year winless drought for his countrymen last year'.
    • “Obviously, they're going to be rooting for their guy,” MacIntyre said. “I'm going to go out there and try and play my best and give the crowd something to hopefully cheer about good shots and see where we end up.”
    • “Not that I don't enjoy playing every day, it was more just the fact that I never get cheered for like this before or really ever,” Hughes said. “Because when I'm playing in the U.S., I'm pretty much a nobody, so being here at home you feel like they're really pulling you across the line.”
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    • Dougie MacIntyre is a greenkeeper back home at Glencruitten Golf Course in Oban, Scotland.
    • MacIntyre had been using caddie Mike Burrows but parted ways with him last week. He called his father to ask him to fill in this week and he hopped on a flight the next day.
    • MacIntyre credited his strong play of late to an attitude adjustment. He felt that his attitude was holding him back and he needed to work on staying even-keeled.
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    The author uses an appeal to emotion when describing the father-son relationship and the fans' reaction to MacIntyre. He also makes a hasty generalization about MacIntyre's attitude being the problem without providing concrete evidence.
    • “Lefties rule!” a fan bellowed.
    • “Right on!” another said.
    • So far, the Canadian fans have adopted the lefthander as one of their own.
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    • Robert MacIntyre captured his first PGA Tour win at the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday with a final-round 68, finishing at 16-under-par.
    • MacIntyre’s dad, Dougie, was his caddie for the week and the two shared an emotional moment after the victory.
    • MacIntyre became the third Scottish-born golfer to win the Canadian Open.
    • Dougie MacIntyre had never caddied before for his son but accepted a last-minute invitation to help out at the Canadian Open.
    • MacIntyre's win meant 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.
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