In a dramatic turn of events at the BMW Championship, Scottish golfer Robert MacIntyre saw his four-shot lead evaporate in the final round, allowing world number one Scottie Scheffler to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
MacIntyre, who had played flawless golf for the first three rounds, seemed poised for a career-defining win at the prestigious PGA Tour event. The 27-year-old from Oban had thrilled fans with his fearless approach and brilliant shot-making, building what appeared to be an unassailable advantage heading into Sunday's play.
The Collapse That Shocked the Golf World
However, the pressure of the final round proved too much for the young Scot. A combination of wayward drives, missed putts and uncharacteristic errors saw his lead disappear hole by hole. Meanwhile, Scheffler - the model of consistency all season - remained patient and pounced when opportunities arose.
'It's golf at the highest level,' a visibly disappointed MacIntyre told reporters afterwards. 'When you're up against the best players in the world, any weakness gets exposed. I'll learn from this and come back stronger.'
Scheffler's Masterclass in Composure
The American world number one demonstrated why he's currently the dominant force in golf, carding a bogey-free 66 to complete his comeback. Scheffler's victory marks his fifth PGA Tour win of the season and strengthens his position atop the FedEx Cup standings.
Key moments from the final round:
- MacIntyre's double bogey on the par-3 12th that levelled the scores
- Scheffler's clutch birdie putt on the 16th to take the lead
- The Scot's missed 8-footer for par on 17 that effectively ended his challenge
The tournament's thrilling conclusion sets up an intriguing battle for the season-ending Tour Championship, where Scheffler will be the clear favourite but MacIntyre has shown he can compete with the very best.
