I was in a dark period with my game

Robert MacIntyre has become a star this season. The Scottish golfer’s impressive performances have not gone unnoticed and the 28-year-old has gained a lot of fans in recent months. He joined the PGA Tour just a year ago and although he faced some challenges at the beginning, he quickly found his feet, showed his incredible talent and made it into the top 20; an impressive achievement.

In an interview with the BBC, he reflected on his early days on the PGA Tour and the process of adjusting, which at times felt daunting. The transition from playing in Europe to such a major tour is a challenge, even for the best players. However, it did not take long for him to show his true potential and make a huge rise.

A major problem for the young golfer was that he did not enjoy playing golf. After discussing this with his team, he made progress and began to enjoy many moments on the course. This change in attitude was crucial compared to the moments when he first arrived.

“It wasn’t a dark place personally – I was in a dark place with my playing,” –MacIntyre BBC Sport Scotland.

“When I stepped onto the golf course I didn’t like it. I learned a few things and changed a few things within my team.

“So far it’s going well. It’s just about trying to enjoy the course and not being too hard on myself. I’m just trying to hit as many good shots as I can.”

MacIntyre reflected on his experiences of the past year, emphasizing how much he has learned. He indicated that he really enjoys both the competitive atmosphere and the golfing itself in America. He realized that his game is strong enough to compete at any level in the world.

Playing on the PGA Tour is a dream for any golfer, but getting there and competing with the best is no easy feat. Dominating on the DP World Tour and the PGA Tour are two very different challenges, as the PGA Tour operates on a completely different level. However, MacIntyre quickly overcame his initial struggles and mental barriers and adapted well to life in the US. Week after week, it was clear that he was more relaxed and confident, and his results reflected that improvement.

The great golfer acknowledged the challenges he faced and said that the competition was tough and the standards were very high. To be successful, he knew he had to compete against the best players and that is exactly what he set out to do. As a young Scot, he watched the big names on TV and dreamed of playing on the big stage. Standing next to stars like Rory McIlroy or Billy Horschel is a huge achievement. MacIntyre has shown that he is not afraid of anyone, standing shoulder to shoulder with great golfers.

Since April of this year, it seems that he has started to show the signs of what many expected from him, revealing the talent that those who played with him already knew. A shared 8th place at the Zurich Classic was perhaps a turning point, as he followed this up with several impressive performances. While an 8th place at the PGA Championship is a great moment, his best moment came when he won the RBC Canadian Open in June. Just a month later, the Scot celebrated his victory at the Genesis Scottish Open. Although the majors did not go so well for him, with his best finish being an 8th place at the PGA Championship, that performance gave him a boost and proved that he could compete with the best in the sport.

Bob MacIntyre: I haven’t done much summarizing this year

This great golfer says he will think about his success when he takes a break at the end of the season. It takes him some time to analyze and understand what has happened to him in such a short period. It is a fine line from potential to big star.

He said he hasn’t looked back on anything this year. It’s been one week after another. When he has a week off, he doesn’t think much about it; he just goes home and spends time with the people who mean the most to him. The 28-year-old is someone who values ​​and respects family, often putting them first. It wasn’t easy to adjust to a completely new lifestyle without family around, but Bob is getting used to it.

The Scottish golfer is looking forward to an upcoming four-week holiday, during which time he plans to sit down with his entire team and talk about everything that has happened during this great year.

He also stressed that he has achieved what he wanted this season: winning the Scottish Open was always a dream for him, and now he has finally made it come true.