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Scottish Sun
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Scots golf star shoots into Ryder Cup contention – despite costly shock error with last shot that cost him almost £100k
But he's still got work to do to secure his spot MONEY DROP Scots golf star shoots into Ryder Cup contention – despite costly shock error with last shot that cost him almost £100k Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ROBERT MACINTYRE left it to the last minute to qualify for the Ryder Cup in 2023. He's hoping to avoid a similar rush to the finish line this year and has gone a long way to doing just that with one of his best finishes to an event this season. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Bob MacIntyre carded a final round 71 at the Charles Schwab Challenge in Texas Credit: Getty 2 He had a costly mistake on the last hole Credit: Getty That's in spite of him making a costly mistake on the final green. The Scots golf ace, 28, has focused more on the lucrative PGA Tour this year as opposed to the DP World Tour. He did the same last season and it took a while for the tactic pay off. It wasn't until his emotional win at the Canadian Open - with his dad acting as his emergency caddie - that he began to find his feet in 2024. With last year not being a Ryder Cup year, there was a bit more leeway in terms of picking up points for MacIntyre. But this season no such slack will be cut, with a stacked list of Europe's elite all doing their best to ensure they make it to Bethpage Black in September. MacIntyre posted on social media last week that his results were "s*** right now" but he didn't wait long to turn things around. At the Charles Schwab Challenge at the weekend, MacIntyre finished in a tie for sixth - equalling his best result of the season so far. But it could have been even better for the lefty from Oban. That's because he missed a par putt on the final hole that saw him drop from T-4 to T-6. Fears over Scottie Scheffler after 'painful' moment spotted by fans while at Charles Schwab MacIntyre had a seven-footer to cement his place in the top five at Colonial Country Club but it skimmed the cup and the Scot threw away his ball in disgust. In spite of that misjudgement, MacIntyre finished 12th in the putting stats at the tournament and gained 5.17 strokes with the flat stick. But the shock error did hit MacIntyre in the pocket. His prize money dropped from potentially $427,500 (£316,586) to $299,725 (£221,911). That's an eye-watering drop of just under £100,000 all-told - £94,675 to be exact. Fellow Team Europe Ryder Cup hopeful Tommy Fleetwood finished T-4 alongside world number one Scottie Scheffler. Winner Ben Griffin pocketed $1.7million for his efforts and the points he achieved also rocketed him to 13th on Team USA's Ryder Cup list, displacing the likes of Tony Finau and Daniel Berger, both of whom have played in the tournament before. On MacIntyre's debut appearance in Rome two years ago he didn't lose a match, winning 2.5 points from his three outings. He starred alongside Justin Rose at Marco Simone, whom Fleetwood leapfrogged in the standings this week with his performance. The top six in Team Europe's Ryder Cup points list will automatically qualify for the trip to New York. After that, it's up to Luke Donald to select his six captain's picks to make up the final 12. Masters champion Rory McIlroy leads the standings with Shane Lowry in second and Rasmus Hojgaard in third (his brother, Nicolai, was a debutante in Rome and is further down the list this year in 28th). Tyrrell Hatton is currently in fourth with Sepp Straka a place behind in fifth. Fleetwood occupies sixth spot. The top six ranked players following the Betfred British Masters (August 24 2025) will qualify for Team Europe. MacIntyre has a way to go before reaching the automatic spots but will fancy his chances of defending the Scottish Open title in July and he played well the last time The Open Championship was held at this year's venue, Royal Portrush. Captain Donald is almost certain to pick two men who are behind MacIntyre in the standings however, regardless of his own performances. Jon Rahm is one of Team Europe's most valuable assets and despite his move to LIV Golf, only injury or a dramatic loss of form would see him miss out. He is currently ranked 24th. Viktor Hovland has had an inconsistent season so far but he too is core member of Team Europe and was one of the top performers in Rome last time out. He occupies 14th spot in the Euro rankings at the moment. Realistically that leaves just four spots for captain's picks. A lot will change between now and August but as things stand, in contention for those picks at the moment are: Rose, who is all but a lock; Ludvig Aberg (also a lock); Matt Wallace; Thomas Detry; Niklas Norgaard; and MacIntyre. Other names to watch out for are Thorbjorn Olesen and Aaron Rai. MacIntyre is in action again this week coming at the Memorial Tournament, held at Muirfield Village in Ohio. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
3 hours ago
- General
This Week in Golf: The Memorial, Alpine and U.S. Women's Open take centre stage
This week, the golfing world turns its attention to one of the most prestigious stages on the PGA Tour — but it's not the only event demanding your attention. Here's your guide to the must-watch tournaments teeing off around the globe. The PGA Tour lands in Dublin, Ohio for the 2025 Memorial Tournament, hosted at the iconic Muirfield Village Golf Club — a Jack Nicklaus masterpiece. As one of the eight Signature Events on the calendar, the Memorial boasts a $20 million purse and a no-cut field of 72 elite players. Defending champion and World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler returns fresh off his PGA Championship win, facing off against a stacked field that includes Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa, Justin Thomas, and Jordan Spieth. However, Rory McIlroy will be notably absent — his first miss since 2017. Can Scheffler go back-to-back, or will a longshot like Hideki Matsuyama, Sepp Straka or Rickie Fowler steal the spotlight? This year's tournament also honours Barbara Nicklaus, celebrating her legacy in golf and philanthropy. Barbara is the wife of golf legend Jack Nicklaus, and she is widely regarded as the "First Lady of Golf" for her lifelong contributions to the game — not just as a supportive partner to one of the sport's greatest champions, but as a philanthropic force in her own right. After a four-year hiatus, the Austrian Alpine Open presented by SalzburgerLand is back on the DP World Tour, hosted at the stunning Gut Altentann Golf Club near Salzburg — the first continental European course designed by Jack Nicklaus. This marks the club's first DP World Tour event since 1992, welcoming a 156-player field competing for Race to Dubai and Ryder Cup points. Expect shot-shaping and course management to be crucial in this strategic layout. Over to the ladies where the 80th edition of the U.S. Women's Open takes centre stage on the LPGA Tour at Erin Hills in Wisconsin, last seen hosting the 2017 U.S. Open. With major pressure and a star-studded field, this championship is a pivotal stop on the road to LPGA greatness. While the stars shine elsewhere, the Asian Development Tour continues its 2025 season, offering Official World Golf Ranking points and career-defining opportunities for emerging talent. Whether you're following the legends in Ohio, tuning in to the Alpine challenge, or tracking the next generation in Asia, it's a week packed with golf at every level. Don't miss a shot! Schedule PGA Tour The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday Dates: May 29 – June 1 Location: Muirfield Village Golf Club, Dublin, Ohio, USA Purse: $20 million Defending Champion: Scottie Scheffler DP World Tour (European Tour) Austrian Alpine Open presented by SalzburgerLand Dates: May 29 – June 1 Location: Gut Altentann Golf Club, Salzburg, Austria Purse: $2.75 million LPGA Tour U.S. Women's Open presented by Ally (Major Championship) Dates: May 29 – June 1 Location: Erin Hills, Erin, Wisconsin, USA Purse: $12 million Asian Development Tour (ADT) Asian Development Tour Date: May 31-June 3 Location: Taiwan Prize Fund: $100,000
The Irish Sun
3 hours ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Shane Lowry returns at Jack's $20m Memorial Tournament as Rory McIlroy skips yet another PGA Tour Signature event
SHANE Lowry will be back in action this week at Jack's event as the PGA Tour heads to Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. The 2 Shane Lowry returns to action at this week's Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio 2 Rory McIlroy will sit out a second-straight week on the PGA Tour It will be the first time the has missed Jack Nicklaus' Memorial Tournament since 2017. The world number two hasn't teed it up since a disappointing And McIlroy also refused to speak with the media for any of his four rounds at the season's second major, where he made headlines for swapping out a The Holywood hotshot is the only player from the top-20 on the read more on golf The Northern Irishman has been vocal about cutting down his schedule in 2024 and has now skipped three of the 36-year-old McIlroy also skipped The Sentry and RBC Heritage earlier this year. As for Lowry, it will also be his first showing since World number one Scottie Scheffler heads the star-studded field as he'll look to win his third tournament in his last four starts. Most read in Golf The event has a limited field of just 72 players, who will compete for a staggering 20 million dollar purse. Fears over Scottie Scheffler after 'painful' moment spotted by fans while at Charles Schwab Three-time major winner Scheffler's one-shot victory over Collin Morikawa last year earned the Texan a 4 million dollar payday - up 400,000 dollars from the cheque pocketed by 2023 winner Viktor Hovland. This year, the top four finishers are each guaranteed at least 1 million dollars, while even the last-placed professional will walk away with 52,000 dollars. The winner at the Memorial Tournament will also collect 700 FedEx Cup points and all the usual spoils, including a two-year PGA Tour exemption. All the action gets underway from Thursday, live on SKY SPORTS GOLF.
Washington Post
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Stars are out for the Memorial and US Women's Open goes to Erin Hills
THE MEMORIAL Site: Dublin, Ohio. Course: Muirfield Village GC. Yardage: 7,569. Par: 72. Prize money: $20 million. Winner's share: $4 million. Television: Thursday-Friday, 2-6 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 2-5:30 p.m. (Golf Channel), 5:30-7 p.m. (CBS); Sunday, 1-2:30 p.m. (Golf Channel), 2:30-6:30 p.m. (CBS). Defending champion: Scottie Scheffler. FedEx Cup leader: Scottie Scheffler.
Associated Press
7 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Stars are out for the Memorial and US Women's Open goes to Erin Hills
PGA Tour THE MEMORIAL Site: Dublin, Ohio. Course: Muirfield Village GC. Yardage: 7,569. Par: 72. Prize money: $20 million. Winner's share: $4 million. Television: Thursday-Friday, 2-6 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 2-5:30 p.m. (Golf Channel), 5:30-7 p.m. (CBS); Sunday, 1-2:30 p.m. (Golf Channel), 2:30-6:30 p.m. (CBS). Defending champion: Scottie Scheffler. FedEx Cup leader: Scottie Scheffler. Last week: Ben Griffin won the Charles Schwab Challenge. Notes: This is the sixth of seven signature events. ... Jack Nicklaus is the host of a tournament that has a 36-hole cut for the 72-man field. The winner gets $4 million and a three-year exemption on the PGA Tour. ... Rory McIlroy, who had lunch with Nicklaus and sought advice on winning the Masters, is skipping the tournament for the first time since 2017. This is the second signature event McIlroy is not playing. He is playing the RBC Canadian Open next week instead. ... Scottie Scheffler is 0-for-4 as defending champion this year. ... Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler have received sponsor exemption into every signature event except for Bay Hill. Exemptions also went to Matt Kuchar and newly appointed Presidents Cup captain Brandt Snedeker. ... The tournament is back to its normal spot in the schedule. Last year it was held a week before the U.S. Open. Next week: RBC Canadian Open. Online: ___ United States Golf Association U.S. WOMEN'S OPEN Site: Erin, Wisconsin. Course: Erin Hills GC. Yardage: 6,829. Par: 72. Prize money: $12 million. Winner's share: $2.4 million. Television: Thursday-Friday, noon to 6 p.m. (USA Network), 6-8 p.m. (Peacock); Saturday, 1-3 p.m. (Peacock), 3-6 p.m. (NBC); Sunday, 2-7 p.m. (NBC). Defending champion: Yuka Saso. Last year: Yuka Saso won her second U.S. Women's Open title in four years when she rallied to win at Lancaster Country Club in Pennsylvania. Notes: The U.S. Women's Open has the biggest purse to match the most prominent tournament in women's golf. ... Yuka Saso last year became the first U.S. Women's Open champion to win under two flags — the Philippines in 2021 and Japan in 2024. ... Nelly Korda last year made a 10 on her third hole at Lancaster and missed the cut. She has yet to win this year after winning seven times on tour in 2024. She remains No. 1 in the women's world ranking. ... Erin Hills hosted the U.S. Open in 2017 won by Brooks Koepka. This will be its fifth USGA championship since 2008. ... The U.S. Women's Open was last held in Wisconsin in 2012 when Na Yeon Choi won at Blackwolf Run. ... A European has not won the U.S. Women's Open since Annika Sorenstam in 2006. Celine Boutier of France is the highest-ranked European at No. 12. ... The LPGA has not had a multiple winner this year in 12 tournaments. Next year: Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles. Online: ___ European Tour AUSTRIAN ALPINE OPEN Site: Salzburg, Austria. Course: Gut Altentann GC. Yardage: 6,941. Par: 70. Prize money: $2.75 million. Winner's share: $458,333. Television: Thursday-Friday, 6:30-10 a.m. (Golf Channel), 10-11:30 a.m. (NBC Sports app); Saturday, 7-11 a.m. (Golf Channel), 11-11:30 a.m. (NBC Sports app); Sunday, 6:30-11 a.m. (Golf Channel), 11-11:30 a.m. (NBC Sports app). Previous winner: John Caitlin (2021). Race to Dubai leader: Rory McIlroy. Last week: Kristoffer Reitan won the Soudal Open. Notes: The tournament is back on the European tour schedule for the first time since 2021 when John Catlin won in a playoff over Max Kieffer. ... The field does not have anyone in the top 100 of the world ranking. ... Eleven players who have won on the European Tour this year are in the field, including Ryggs Johnston and Elvis Smylie from the Australian swing. ... The tournament dates to 1990, when Bernhard Langer defeated Lanny Wadkins in a playoff. ... The Austrian Open was part of the Challenge Tour schedule for eight years until retuning to the European Tour in 2006. ... Sepp Straka played his first professional tournament in what is now called the Austrian Open. ... Brandon Wu is playing his 11th European tour event through a category for players who finished between Nos. 126 and 200 in the FedEx Cup last year. His only top 10 was a tie for 10th in the Volvo China Open. Next week: KLM Open. Online: ___ PGA Tour Champions PRINCIPAL CHARITY CLASSIC Site: Des Moines, Iowa. Course: Wakonda GC. Yardage: 6,835. Par: 72. Prize money: $2 million. Winner's share: $300,000. Television: Friday, 3-5 p.m. (NBC Sports app); 9-11 p.m. (Golf Channel-Tape Delay); Saturday, 3-5 p.m. (NBC Sports app), 7-9 p.m. (Golf Channel-Tape Delay); Sunday, 2:30-5:30 p.m. (Golf Channel). Defending champion: Ernie Els. Charles Schwab Cup leader: Miguel Angel Jimenez. Last week: Angel Cabrera won the Senior PGA Championship. Notes: Angel Cabrera is the first three-time winner on the PGA Tour Champions. The Argentine has won the first two senior majors of the year. ... Fred Couples is playing for only the fifth time on the PGA Tour Champions this year, and his first appearance since the final week in March. He has two top 10s this year. ... Sponsor exemptions were given to Notah Begay III and Mario Tiziani. ... Corey Pavin and David Frost are in the field, one week after they played in the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial as past champions. Olin Browne also played at Colonial last week. He is an alternate in Iowa. ... The tournament has been part of the PGA Tour Champions schedule since 2001. ... Jay Haas is a three-time winner of the Principal Charity Classic. ... Cabrera has moved to No. 2 in the Schwab Cup behind Miguel Angel Jimenez. ... Stephen Ames has won twice and was runner-up over the last four years at the tournament. Next week: American Family Insurance Championship. Online: ___ Korn Ferry Tour UNC HEALTH CHAMPIONSHIP Site: Raleigh, North Carolina. Course: Raleigh CC. Yardage: 7,394. Par: 72. Prize money: $1 million. Winner's share: $180,000. Previous winner: Kaito Onishi. Television: None. Points leader: Johnny Keefer. Last week: Pontus Nyholm won the Visit Knoxville Open. Next week: BMW Charity Pro-Am. Online: ___ LPGA Tour Last week: Chisato Iwai won the Mexico Riviera Maya Open. Next week: ShopRite LPGA Classic. Race to CME Globe leader: Jeeno Thitikul. Online: ___ LIV Golf League Last tournament: Bryson DeChambeau won LIV Golf Korea. Next week: LIV Golf Virginia. Points leader: Joaquin Niemann. Online: ___ Other tours Japan Golf Tour: Gateway to the Open Mizuno Open, JFE Setonaikai GC, Okayama, Japan. Defending champion: Ryosuke Kinoshita. Online: Challenge Tour: Challenge de Cadiz, Iberostar Real Golf Novo Sancti Petri, Cadiz, Spain. Defending champion: Jonathan Goth-Rasmussen. Online: Sunshine Tour: Gary & Vivienne Player Challenge, Benoni CC, Gauteng, South Africa. Defending champion: Daniel van Tonder. Online: Japan LPGA: Resort Trust Ladies, Grandee Naruto GC, Tokushima, Japan. Previous winner: Akie Iwai. Online: Korea LPGA: Shuyup Bank MBN Ladies Open, The Star Hue CC, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. Defending champion: Yewon Lee. Online: ___ AP golf:
