Robert Macintyre Gets 'The Bit Of Luck You Need' To Win Scottish Open

He was pipped to the title last year thanks to Rory McIlroy's superb finish, but produced a late show of his own heading into the final three holes at Renaissance Club.

MacIntyre was helped by a huge slice of luck on the 16th hole, after discovering a sprinkler head near his ball in the heavy rough.

The Scot took full advantage after getting a free drop, making an eagle on the par five thanks to a brilliant approach shot, which took him level with leader Adam Scott.

Needing a birdie on the final hole to seal his second PGA win of 2024 - six weeks after triumphing at the Canadian Open - he holed from 20 feet to claim victory by a single stroke.

"I think I lost my voice after the scream on that [18th] hole," MacIntyre told Sky Sports. "I thought I was short.

"I've put a lot of work into this. I've changed a lot within the team, and I've just worked hard. I wanted the Scottish Open.

"I got a bit of luck on 16 that you need - a bit of luck to win golf tournaments. I couldn't believe when I heard a sprinkler under my foot where my spike is at, and I'm like: 'no way'.

"It was covered, and I thought I got lucky. It was meant to be."

Scott had set the target of 67 as he looked to win his first title since February 2020.

Defending champion McIlroy finished in a six-way tie for fourth on 14 under, carding 68 in the final round, with Ludvig Aberg, the leader at the halfway stage, also on the same score.