Bob MacIntyre shows who he really is with the moving story behind viral reaction to US Open winning putt
The Scottish star's reaction to heartbreaking defeat at US Open which was caught on cameras won him a new army of admirers
Proud Bob MacIntyre has opened up on the moment of class which has drawn him praise from across the golf and sporting world.
The Scottish star's reaction to heartbreaking defeat at US Open which was caught on cameras won him a new army of admirers inside and outside of the sport.
MacIntyre had put himself into position to win a cherished first Major title at the US Open as he posted a final-round 68 to set the clubhouse target at one-over par.
The 28-year-old signed his card and carried out his media duties onsite at Oakmont before then having to sit and wait to see if his number would be surpassed.
As challengers fell away, JJ Spaun became the only rival who could realistically get the better of him in the final analysis and the American's birdie on the penultimate hole moved him ahead by a stroke.
Finding the final green in the regulation two shots, Spaun still faced a monster putt and there was a genuine chance of a three-stab which would have set-up a play-off between him and MacIntyre.
However, in a storybook finale for the home favourite, he rolled home the incredible effort from long range as MacIntyre watched from a seat inside the clubhouse.
His instant reaction brought commendation as, instead of displaying bitter disappointment, the impressive Scot applauded massively and followed up with a 'wow' as he gave deserved dues to his last standing opponent's spectacular sealing of the deal.
MacIntyre's actions were roundly acknowledged across social-media with Sky analyst and former Major winner Dame Laura Davies making it clear that she hoped the Oban star would get his own day at a Major because of his quality gesture.
Spaun, of course, had been cruelly denied his own huge success earlier in the year when beaten in a play-off at The Players Championship by Rory McIlroy.
MacIntyre gave his version and explained: 'Aye, it was just one of those ones where you want to see someone winning it [in style]. I mean, I got to win the Scottish Open last year the way I did with the big celebration.
'Look, if I'd won this one it was going to be unbelievable, it would have been something special. But to see a guy hole a putt like that to win after his heartbreak in The Players, I take my hat off to him. Fair play!'
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