Add Bob MacIntyre to the list of players excited by the strengthening of the alliance between the PGA Tour and DP World Tour.
It was announced last week that the top-10 players on the Race To Dubai rankings at the end of this season who are not already card-holders on the PGA Tour will berewarded with playing privileges for the US-based circuit next season.
Needless to say, that got MacIntyre’s attention.
The Oban man finished ninth on the DP World Tour’s season-long standings and would have been playing on the PGA Tour this year had this pathway been in place 12 months ago.
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Currently lying 70th on the rankings this year after a disappointing season to date, the 26-year-old is hopeful that this unexpected new opportunity can give his game a timely shot in the arm.
“I think it’s a great opportunity,” said MacIntyre. ”Everybody strives to play against the best fields in the world and, right now, the best players in the world are playing on the PGA Tour.
“The alliance gives us an opportunity to get there against them week in and week out. Obviously, you never forget where you came from and the chances you got.
“But if I can compete against the best players in the world, I’ll take that chance….
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