Robert MacIntyre: ‘Imagine taking a Green Jacket back to Glencruitten … ’

After his fairytale' success last year, the Scottish golfer has his heart set on Masters glory

What a mistake it would be to presume the boy-next-door demeanour means a lack of competitive instinct. Robert MacIntyre's love for Oban, shinty and all associated is endearing. Hehas also proved that he is perfectly comfortable in the company of golf's aristocracy.

MacIntyre missed the module where sportspeople are advised not to speak about lifetime aspirations. Mention the Masters to the Scot and he lights up. Absence makes the heart grow fonder; after impressing at Augusta National in 2021 and 2022, he failed to qualify for the next two stagings. MacIntyre returns for the 89th edition as the 17th-ranked player in the world.