HE MIGHT finally have cracked America and the PGA Tour.
But for Bob MacIntyre, Scotland will ALWAYS be home– no matter how successful he becomes.
The 27-year-old announced himself to golf fans Stateside with Sunday’s win at the Canadian Open.
By Tuesday he was back in Oban to share his success with the people who mean the most to him.
And he hopes a few days at home can help him recharge with the US Open next in seven days time.
His decision, though, led to criticism from some seasoned observers over the pond.
MacIntyre’s immediate withdrawal from Jack Nicklaus’ Memorial Tournament raised eyebrows.
To some it came across as a lack of ambition given the magnitude of the event.
But having played six weeks on the bounce he believes it was the right thing to do.
He said: “I understand, but I have played six weeks in a row, and it’s been a good six weeks.
“There were two top 10s, I had a chance at Myrtle Beach where I finished in the top 15.
“The mental aspect of that six week stretch was high, and then obviously last week was even bigger.
“If I played at Memorial, then the US Open and the Travellers, the week after that would be nine weeks in a row.
“Not many players play nine weeks in a row, except probably me, the madman.
“But with everything that was going on, I just like there was no disrespect to Jack Nicklaus’ event for pulling out.
“This was all about what was right for me.
“After having a chance to win at Myrtle Beach, having an outside chance at the USPGA, and then obviously having my dad on the bag last week, there was a lot going on.
“I just thought it was the right thing to to pull back, have a week off, it could have been any event.
“Yes, I get that it’s an elevated event and it’s £20million or whatever it is, but just trying to prepare right for the US Open, does that not show ambition? It’s up to you.
He hopes his first PGA Tour win can tee up a glorious summer for Scottish sport.
MacIntyre saw off the world’s best to secure the Canadian Open on Sunday with dad Dougie on the bag to make it all the more special.
Now he’d love to see Steve Clarke’s side do similar as they get ready to head to Germany for Euro 2024 – before the nations’ athletes head for the Olympics in Paris.
MacIntyre also wants to achieve more with the US Open, Scottish Open and The Open all coming up.
He said: “I’m a big sports person and I love watching all other sports, especially the the football, and obviously they’ve got a big, big few weeks coming up.
“And yeah, I think it’s good to see other other sports or sports men and women doing well.
“We’re a small country and a lot of times we’re not the most positive of nations, but I think success can only breed success.”
On a personal level MacIntyre admits knowing he can win across the pond has given him a huge lift.
He said: “That shows that I can, I can win it at the high level.
“You can believe it as much as you want but until you do it, you’ll never know.
“I’m just delighted to go over the line, to be honest.
“I never make things easy when I win golf tournaments, it’s always the difficult way.
“Yeah, it was just a special, special win.”
MacIntyre flew back to Scotland earlier this week following his win in Ontario.
But with the US Open up next at Pinehurst next week he revealed celebrations had been muted.
He said: “We’ve not had a party as such, I was never going to have a proper party.
“But it was great to get home, I’m sure I might have a few drinks for my mates at the weekend, probably in the house.
“I just did something for me and my dad and my team and my family and everyone.
“Yes, I play golf at the highest level, yes, I’ve won a golf tournament, that means so much to me and everyone around me, but I just wanted to get home and spend it and celebrate with the people that really matter in life.
“This is obviously a special one with dad in the bag and I think he’s had more messages than I have, probably!”
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