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Barely a year out from the Ryder Cup in Rome, Robert MacIntyre overpowered both the Marco Simone course and a number of Europe’s top golfers to win the Italian Open on Sunday. That’s a pretty handy audition, all things considered.
With the European captain Luke Donald in attendance, the Scot shot the lowest round of the week with a 64, and when that wasn’t enough for an outright victory, he then demonstrated the temperament to beat Matt Fitzpatrick on the first play-off hole.
It was only his second DP World Tour title, and his first since 2020, so it was an opportune moment for the 26-year-old to offer a reminder of the considerable talents that almost earned him selection for Europe in 2021.
Scottish star Robert MacIntyre celebrates winning the Italian Open, his first title since 2020
‘It (the Ryder Cup) is my goal for the next year and I've won on this golf course,’ said MacIntyre, who finished on 14 under with Fitzpatrick, one ahead of Victor Perez and two beyond fourth-placed Rory McIlroy.
‘We are well away from the Ryder Cup obviously, but I might as well say it, it's my No 1 priority. I was close last time and it didn't work out. But this is what I want. I think I've made a good start.’
