Robert MacIntyre revealed he was ravaged by self-doubt in the weeks leading up to his dramatic Italian Open victory.
Scotland’s top-ranked male golfer had endured a tough season until that stunning Sunday in Rome, when he saw off US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick in a playoff.
His struggles had led to the Oban native making changes on and off the course, recruiting top coach Simon Shanks to get his game back on track.
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But as results continued to plateau, the 26-year-old admitted it led him to the depths of self-doubt.
“I knew how much work and effort I was putting in and getting absolutely nothing out of it,” MacIntyre said ahead of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
“I wasn’t performing at the top end of golf that I feel like my game should have been. I felt like I was playing alright but the results were mediocre at best.
“Obviously when you’re not seeing the results, you’re not positive. It’s another 40th place, another 30th place. It’s not bad but it’s not where I want to be.
“In Denmark I was doubting the changes I had made, changing coach.
“I was playing better but my results had not changed. It’s hard to stick to something I’m not seeing a result. And then I saw the trend in my stats…
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