Robert MacIntyre returns to his home country this week as a conquering hero after winning the Scottish Open—not to mention, the Canadian Open—last year. But neither of those career-changing victories might have been possible if the lefty hadn't righted a bad choice he made a couple years ago.

J.J. Spaun stunned the golf world with his US Open victory last month, claiming his first major title at Oakmont. Spaun’s breakthrough season on the PGA Tour had already put him on the radar, though he did miss the cut at the Memorial Tournament just before heading to Oakmont.

World number one Scottie Scheffler is in town, as is Masters champion Rory McIlroy and new US Open champion JJ Spaun. MacIntyre will defend his title in front of a partisan home crowd and he will be in good company from the off, grouped with Scheffler and last year’s runner-up Adam Scott on the first day.

Robert MacIntyre grew up attending the Scottish Open as "a wee lad." In 2025, he returns to the tournament as the defending champion.

Robert MacIntyre returns to the Scottish Open exasperated by the year gone by since he birdied the final hole to win his home country's national championship in North Berwick last July.

ONE quick look at social media or a spin in the car towards the north coast will tell you that excitement is building towards fever pitch levels ahead of next week’s Open Championship at Royal Portrush.

The captain of the European Ryder Cup team, Luke Donald, is aware that his team is awaiting a serious test at this year's edition of the prestigious competition. Donald is optimistic when it comes to his players,

Robert MacIntyre has opened up on a "rash decision" he made when temporarily splitting from his coach Simon Shanks.