Robert MacIntyre was frustrated and angry at one point during his performance at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. The Scottish golfer expressed strong criticism of the par-4 17th "Road Hole" at St Andrews after recording a double bogey on Saturday and a bogey on Sunday, ultimately finishing in a tie for 25th place. The 28-year-old felt he had no reason to be happy and clearly expressed his thoughts after the final round.
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Blow it up, MacIntyre said.
The Scottish golfer immediately expressed his frustration, believing there are no worse holes in the world of golf. MacIntyre isn't the type of person who thinks things should be modernized, but he believes there should be some logic to the design and that changes need to be made regarding this hole.
MacIntyre said that the 17th hole played so difficult that it felt more like a par 5, which is usually longer and more difficult. He believed the course designers made unnecessary changes to the course. He described how he hit a strong drive off the tee followed by a 4-iron shot, yet he still found himself far from the hole, stressing just how tough the hole was to navigate.
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Tyrell Hatton
Hatton experienced some difficulty during the final stages of the tournament, allowing Nicolas Colsaerts to catch up to him with three holes left. However, he managed to birdie the last hole, securing his victory by one shot at 24 under par. Hatton remained focused when it was most needed, and showed maturity in key moments.
He expressed his joy, mentioning that this was the first tournament he won while his dad was present, which made it even more meaningful, especially since it was at such a prestigious venue. He admitted feeling emotional and somewhat speechless. Tyrell has always had tremendous support from his father and family, and this time he wanted to thank them in this way. The emotions that reigned on the golf course were noticeable both for him and his family.
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This great golfer mentioned that he was unaware of the scores after they left the halfway point, only seeing the leaderboard on the 17th green. After making a double bogey on the 13th and a bogey on the 14th, he didn't realize he was still close to the lead. Tyrell focused on giving his best on each shot, but when he reached the 17th green, he felt nervous about his position.
32-year-old described how nerve-wracking it was to have a short putt of three and a half feet, and he felt a huge sense of relief when it went in. Additionally, he was excited that he had secured a spot for an upcoming tournament in Dubai, noting that he understood the importance of performing well at the Spanish Open the previous week to keep his chances alive.
Hatton and his progress
After this victory, Hatton has made significant progress and is now in fifth place in the European Ryder Cup points standings. He emphasized his desire to earn as many points as possible. Hatton is a golfer like any other, dreaming of playing on the big stage, specifically at the Ryder Cup, where the best names in golf have the chance to compete and showcase their talent. He is ready to give his best and earn points.
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As weve noted, the popular golfer is looking forward to a short break, a time when he can reflect on his past performances and prepare for the future and what lies ahead.
