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The Herald Scotland
a day ago
- Lifestyle
- The Herald Scotland
Robert MacIntyre set for defence of his Canadian Open title
MacIntyre senior has made the trip to TPC Toronto but not in a working capacity. Last year's title-winning double act was always going to be a one and done alliance and Dougie took a bit of convincing to hop on a plane this time. 'I said to my dad last week, 'look, do you want to come to Canada again?',' said MacIntyre. 'I said, 'you're not caddieing, but you can come and have a holiday again'. He's humming and hawing about leaving his work, and my mum ended up saying, 'look, you're 60 now. Get to Canada'.' That was Dougie telt. Having touched down on Canadian soil, the MacIntyres went back to the Hamilton Club, about an hour southwest of Toronto, the other day to relive the memories of his maiden PGA Tour victory. 'When we won last year, we sat in the clubhouse until about 11:30pm just drinking beers and having a good time,' added MacIntyre of the civilised knees-up that followed his win. 'It was nothing wild. I've kept in touch with them at the club and I said that I'd love to play Hamilton again on the Monday of this week. 'So we went, and they actually put the pin positions out for the Sunday of the Canadian Open. We were reminiscing about certain shots and certain putts. 'It's just special for me and my dad to go back there and enjoy a round of golf without the media, without the crowds, without any hassle. It was just reliving a moment. 'I mean, I don't know if it will be done again on the PGA Tour, to be honest with you; winning with your dad on the bag? It was something special.' It certainly was. It teed-up a special year too as MacIntyre went on to win the Scottish Open a few weeks later. 'Last year was a fairytale,' he said. 'The way I won in Canada with my dad on the bag, and then winning the Scottish Open. I honestly couldn't ask for a better year unless I won a major championship.' After his early struggles to adapt to a new life on the other side of the pond, MacIntyre learned quickly. In this game, you never stop learning. Surrounded by the best players in the world on a regular basis, his golfing education continues. 'I've still not worked out what Scottie Scheffler does day in and day out,' he said with a chuckle as he mulled over the world No 1's dominant form. 'You can always strive to be better and every day I'm out here, I'm looking at different things, different people. 'That's why I think my putting has been improving. I obviously changed coaches, but I'm also changing little processes within my practice and doing little things that can try to help me perform. 'If someone's a great putter and you're not the greatest then watch them, and see what they do. What do they do differently from you? 'It's the same with the long game, same with chipping, same with driving. There are little things that the best do that you wouldn't. "So you dissect that and pick apart what they do and then use little bits that you think will help you get that little bit better every time.' Trying to get all the various golfing cogs and pistons working in unison can often be a fine tuning exercise that would baffle the greatest engineering minds but MacIntyre is quietly confident that his game is poised to move up through the gears. 'The last two weeks have been pretty good for me and I'm starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel,' said the Scot, who followed up a share of sixth in the Charles Schwab Challenge with a tie for 20th at The Memorial last weekend. 'It's not been easy sailing for me this year but I feel we're on the right path and the game's starting to merge.' As for faither's role this week? 'He'll just walk about, keep his head down, probably with his hat on,' smiled the world No 20. This time last year, it was hats off to the MacIntyres.
The National
a day ago
- Lifestyle
- The National
Robert MacIntyre set for defence of his Canadian Open title
The boys are back in town. Well, not quite. MacIntyre defends the title this week at a different venue from the one he conquered 12 months ago with his dad as caddie but it hasn't stopped the father and son duo having a meander down memory lane. MacIntyre senior has made the trip to TPC Toronto but not in a working capacity. Last year's title-winning double act was always going to be a one and done alliance and Dougie took a bit of convincing to hop on a plane this time. 'I said to my dad last week, 'look, do you want to come to Canada again?',' said MacIntyre. 'I said, 'you're not caddieing, but you can come and have a holiday again'. He's humming and hawing about leaving his work, and my mum ended up saying, 'look, you're 60 now. Get to Canada'.' That was Dougie telt. Having touched down on Canadian soil, the MacIntyres went back to the Hamilton Club, about an hour southwest of Toronto, the other day to relive the memories of his maiden PGA Tour victory. 'When we won last year, we sat in the clubhouse until about 11:30pm just drinking beers and having a good time,' added MacIntyre of the civilised knees-up that followed his win. 'It was nothing wild. I've kept in touch with them at the club and I said that I'd love to play Hamilton again on the Monday of this week. 'So we went, and they actually put the pin positions out for the Sunday of the Canadian Open. We were reminiscing about certain shots and certain putts. 'It's just special for me and my dad to go back there and enjoy a round of golf without the media, without the crowds, without any hassle. It was just reliving a moment. 'I mean, I don't know if it will be done again on the PGA Tour, to be honest with you; winning with your dad on the bag? It was something special.' It certainly was. It teed-up a special year too as MacIntyre went on to win the Scottish Open a few weeks later. 'Last year was a fairytale,' he said. 'The way I won in Canada with my dad on the bag, and then winning the Scottish Open. I honestly couldn't ask for a better year unless I won a major championship.' After his early struggles to adapt to a new life on the other side of the pond, MacIntyre learned quickly. In this game, you never stop learning. Surrounded by the best players in the world on a regular basis, his golfing education continues. 'I've still not worked out what Scottie Scheffler does day in and day out,' he said with a chuckle as he mulled over the world No 1's dominant form. 'You can always strive to be better and every day I'm out here, I'm looking at different things, different people. 'That's why I think my putting has been improving. I obviously changed coaches, but I'm also changing little processes within my practice and doing little things that can try to help me perform. 'If someone's a great putter and you're not the greatest then watch them, and see what they do. What do they do differently from you? 'It's the same with the long game, same with chipping, same with driving. There are little things that the best do that you wouldn't. "So you dissect that and pick apart what they do and then use little bits that you think will help you get that little bit better every time.' Trying to get all the various golfing cogs and pistons working in unison can often be a fine tuning exercise that would baffle the greatest engineering minds but MacIntyre is quietly confident that his game is poised to move up through the gears. 'The last two weeks have been pretty good for me and I'm starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel,' said the Scot, who followed up a share of sixth in the Charles Schwab Challenge with a tie for 20th at The Memorial last weekend. 'It's not been easy sailing for me this year but I feel we're on the right path and the game's starting to merge.' As for faither's role this week? 'He'll just walk about, keep his head down, probably with his hat on,' smiled the world No 20. This time last year, it was hats off to the MacIntyres.
Press and Journal
26-05-2025
- Business
- Press and Journal
Top Aberdeen golf club warns members against selling 'exclusive' merchandise on Vinted
A prestigious Aberdeen golf club has warned its members not to resell 'exclusive' club merchandise after a listing appeared on an online marketplace. Bosses at the course acknowledged that members may have to refresh their wardrobes but banned players from selling the products on Vinted. Royal Aberdeen Golf Club(RAGC) warned its members in an email, which has been seen by The Press and Journal. The communication from officials to players outlined the policy of the particular logo being designed for only members to wear. The general manager warned that the merchandise should not be resold or given as a gift to friends or family. The logo for members is different from the general one for the Bridge of Don-based golf club. The club's online shop has a specific section for this. Despite this, it currently states that 'items aren't available for sale yet on this page,' which makes the member-only merchandise rare. Sent by the club's general manager Keith Grant, the email said: 'It has just been brought to attention of council that RAGC member-only (exclusive logo) merchandise purchased via the professional shop has recently appeared online for resale on Vinted.' Although acknowledging that people have clear outs and refresh their wardrobes, the email stated: 'We kindly ask for members to respect that the professional shop pulled together a members-only exclusive logo so members can enjoy and proudly wear/use a unique product, thus supporting the club. 'The purchasing of member-only logo merchandise is a privilege solely attached to that of being a member of RAGC. 'Therefore should not be purchased with the intention of resale or gifted to friends or family who are not members. 'This same policy is adopted by the professional shop who rightly refuse sale of any such merchandise outwith the membership.' Founded in 1780, Royal Aberdeen is the sixth oldest golf club in the world. Members have played at the Balgownie course since 1888. In that time, it has welcomed many famous golfers, including Rory McIlroy and Tom Watson. Former footballer Gareth Bale played the course in 2016. It has also hosted major tournaments, including the Senior Open in 2005, the Walker Cup in 2011. In 2014, it was the venue for the Scottish Open. The course membership is fully subscribed and there is a waiting list for new members, according to its website. Current visitor green fee rates are as follows: A spokesman for Royal Aberdeen Golf Club told The P&J: 'It is an internal communication that's aimed purely at our members and it not aimed for the public.' The club said it would not be commenting further on the matter.
Daily Record
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Bob MacIntyre suffers damp ending at the PGA Championship as initial title charge falters
The Scottish star endured a disappointing final day at Quail Hollow Dampened Bob MacIntyre suffered a watery end as he slipped down the final PGA Championship standings. The Scottish star went into the weekend in a strong position with high hopes of launching a title charge after an excellent first two days at Quail Hollow. But MacIntyre lost ground during the Saturday play and endured a disappointing final round as he struck a five-over par 76 to drop down the leaderboard. The Oban ace dropped shots on five of the first nine Sunday holes and, despite a mini-revival on the back nine, an approach into the stream at the side of the 18th for the second-successive day ended the tournament on a low note. Despite the frustrating finish, MacIntyre has much to shoot for in the coming weeks including the defence of his Canadian and Scottish Open titles, The Open Championship at Royal Portrush and a place in the Ryder Cup to try and claim. Former winning skipper Paul McGinley is a huge fan of the Scot and is tipping him to deliver as he said: 'It's been a graduation and there's a lot more to come from MacIntyre. 'He's got an edge about him, a competitive edge, that is going to drive him forward.' MacIntyre finished the tournament with a three-over par score of 287, the same tally as pre-tournament favourite and European team-mate Rory McIlroy. You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also on WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here.
Scotsman
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Scottish Open Snooker 2025 Tickets: Here's how to see the biggest stars take to the baize in Edinburgh
The stars of the sport are heading to Edinburgh - an early Christmas present for Scottish snooker fans. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Formerly known by a number of other names - including the International Open, Matchroom Trophy and Players Championship - the Scottish Open snooker competition dates back to 1981. China's Lei Peifan is the defending champion at this year's Scottish Open. | Getty Images It became the Scottish Open in 1998 when it was held at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre, moving to Edinburgh's Royal Highland Centre in 2004. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Since then it's been held at a number of venues, including the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre in Glasgow, the Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility, and back to Glasgow in the Commonwealth Arena and Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome. Champions over the years have included Ronnie O'Sullivan, Stephen Hendry, Marco Fu, Peter Ebdon, Jimmy White and Mark Selby. The defending champion is Lei Peifan who beat compatriot Wu Yize 9-5 in the final. This year it's returning to Scotland's Capital, where it has been played since 2022. Here's everything you need to know - including how to go. When does the Scottish Open snooker take place in 2025? The tournament starts on Monday, December 15, with the final being played on Sunday, December 21. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Where is the 2025 Scottish Open snooker being played? The tournament is held at Edinburgh's Meadowbank Sports Centre. Who plays in the Scottish Open Snooker? A total of 64 players compete in the main draw of the tournament - 32 qualifiers and the top 32 players in the world. That means you're likely to see local hero John Higgins, new world champion Zhao Xintong, world number one Judd Trump, and a host of other stars like Mark Williams and Kyren Wilson. Can I get tickets to see the snooker in Edinburgh? Tickets are still available for for all days, starting at just £18.15 for a single session, here. You have the option of playing for a single evening session, or just the evening session. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The most expensive ticket price is for the evening of the final, which costs £44. Can I watch the Scottish Open on television? Don't worry if you can't make it to Edinburgh, you can catch all the action on television. It will be broadcast on Eurosport which is available for free to Sky and Virgin Media customers. Amazon Prime Video subscribers can add it via Discovery Plus for £6.99 a month. Those without an existing television subscription service can watch Eurosport direct on Discovery Plus - sign up on their website for £3.99 per month for the first six months. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad What is the format? It's a straight knock-out tournament, with matches being the best of seven frames (first to four) until the quarter-finals which are best of nine (first to five). The semi-finals are then the best of 11 frames (first to six) and the final the best of the last 64 being the best of 17 (first to 9) over two sessions of play. What is the prize money at the Scottish Open snooker 2025? There is a total of £550,000 will be up for grabs, with the winner getting £100,000, the runner-up: £45,000, the semi-finalists £21,000, quarter-finalists £13,200. Even getting to the last 16 will win you £9,000, last 32 £5,400 and last 64 £3,600. The player with the highest break gets a bonus of £5,000.
