Patience key as MacIntyre stays in hunt for Open title
Robert MacIntyre says patience was the key to his second-round 69 at the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale as he stays in touch with the leaders.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"It was very much patience and discipline with the game plan."
— Robert MacIntyre , Athlete
"It was a great putt. It was a real mover, it was moving a lot down the hill."
— Robert MacIntyre , Athlete
"Unbelievable."
— Robert MacIntyre , Athlete
"I thought one-under-par was a hell of an effort - eight under par is outrageous."
— Robert MacIntyre , Athlete
Key People
Locations
All Coverage
Robert MacIntyre says patience was the key to his second-round 69 at the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale as he stays in touch with the leaders.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
MacIntyre makes strong move at Alfred Dunhill Links
Defending champion Robert MacIntyre shoots a second-round 65 to move into contention at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, three strokes behind halfway leader Casey Jarvis of South Africa.
October 2, 2026 at 06:27 PMUnheralded Stewart stars at Alfred Dunhill Links
On a day when Matt Fitzpatrick began his quest for a fifth win of the year, Robert MacIntyre reacted furiously to a drone and Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter made a DP World Tour return after an absence of almost four years, two players outside the world's top 700 stole the show at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
October 1, 2026 at 07:10 PMEngland's Jordan in contention at Alfred Dunhill Links
England's Matthew Jordan is two shots off the lead heading into the final round of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
October 3, 2026 at 06:44 PMFitzpatrick wins in France for fourth title of season
England's Matt Fitzpatrick secures his fourth title of the season with a three-shot win at the French Open in Paris.
September 27, 2026 at 05:06 PMWorld No.979 Stewart's dilemma after fourth at Alfred Dunhill Links
Scotland's Michael Stewart has a choice to make after securing his best finish at a DP World Tour event.
October 4, 2026 at 05:55 PMInternationals hold three-point lead over US
The Internationals team could secure a first President's Cup in 28 years on Sunday after holding off a United States fightback on day three in Medinah.
September 26, 2026 at 11:22 PM