Robert MacIntyre’s first PGA Tour victory will forever be remembered as a special achievement with his father Dougie as his caddie – an emergency replacement just days before the 2024 RBC Canadian Open was due to begin.
The 27-year-old triumphed by a single stroke from American Ben Griffin at Hamilton Country Club, taking advantage of a four-shot overnight advantage to squeeze home via a par at the last.
Once the Scot holed the winning putt, he was also joined by his girlfriend – Shannon Hartley – on the 18th green where the two shared an emotional embrace.
The missing member of MacIntyre’s immediate family was his mom, Carol, who had been out in America recently cooking for her son as he attempted to move past home sickness which had affected his early-season form on the PGA Tour.
Not able to be in Canada for her son’s crowning glory, Carol patiently waited by the phone for Robert to call. Once he did, the proud Scot’s mother was able to express just how proud she was.
A FaceTime Mom will never forget 🥹 @Robert1Lefty gave her a call right after his first PGA TOUR win @RBCCanadianOpen. pic.twitter.com/ErI6eyJmqnJune 3, 2024
In a clip filmed by the PGA Tour, MacIntyre was seen celebrating his win in a bar alongside girlfriend, Shannon and trying to reach his mother via video call. Once she answered, Carol said: “winner, winner, chicken dinner!” and Robert replied: “some caddie!” in reference to his dad.
The Ryder Cup winner quickly joked that his mom might not see her husband “until next week” as Dougie might end up celebrating the success with more than a few drinks.
As the conversation continued between Robert, Shannon, and a third party back home in Scotland, the pro golfer remarked that it was “the first time you’ve been quiet in your life, mom!”
After a highly-emotional Carol put her thumb up to the camera in response, MacIntyre suggested he would pay off his parents’ mortgage following his debut victory in America. He said: “Guess what, mom? That might be the mortgage paid off” before bursting into laughter.
The 27-year-old from Oban, Scotland qualified for the Memorial Tournament – hosted by Jack Nicklaus – this week, as well as the US Open and Travelers Championship as a result of his triumph.
Speechless after his first PGA TOUR win. @Robert1Lefty and his dad can’t…
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