Robert MacIntyre was tasked with closing out the Ryder Cup for Europe. The 29-year-old Scot played the final singles match and earned half a point by tying the match on the 18th. The icing on the cake for the European victory at Bethpage Black, in front of a disrespectful American crowd. Throughout the three days of competition, the European players reported being subjected to constant insults and disqualifications. A situation that pushed Rory McIlroy to the limit, for example, when he even saw a beer can thrown at his wife.
MacIntyre, statements
With the trophy already in his pocket, MacIntyre sought personal revenge and posted a video on his social media in response to what happened in New York.
In it, the Scot is seen sinking putt after putt, with several of the insults he had to endure while playing. "Another Bobby Burger?" or "When are you starting the Ozempic?" are just a few examples. A tongue-in-cheek remark that ends with the golfer smiling and hoisting the trophy.
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