$1.69M Richer Robert MacIntyre’s ‘Mortgage’ Promise to His Mom Melts Golf World’s Hearts: ‘Makes You Smile’

Robert MacIntyre’s first PGA Tour win is a massive one. His win at the Canadian Open helped him earn $1.69 million. The 27-year-old golfer had a final score of 16 under par and a one-stroke lead against Ben Griffin. Along with a big party that the golfer wishes to do back home with his girlfriend and family, he also has other plans as to how he wishes to spend his earnings from his first Tour win.

Right after his win, the young golfer called his mother Carol and sister Nicola. In the video shared by the official X handle of the PGA Tour, MacIntyre was seen teasing his mother for being speechless for the very first time. Carol, on the other hand, replied to his win by saying, “Winner, winner, chicken dinner!” MacIntyre then shared a possible expenditure he wished to have with the purse share he received following his win. He said, “Guess what, mum?” then revealed his plans to pay off the mortgage. Bob MacIntyre insinuated so by stating, “That might be the mortgage paid off!”

The golfer was also a part of the winning team in the 2023 Ryder Cup and displayed affection for his family there as well. He earned full-time PGA Tour status and hence moved to Orlando, away from his home in Oban, Scotland. He had a small change in his team for the final round. The golfer called his father, Dougie, at 8 p.m. on a Saturday before the commencement of the final round and asked him to caddie for him. “I’m sitting on the couch at home, 8 o’clock Saturday night, and I’m like, ‘Can I leave my job here?’ Eight o’clock the next morning, and I’m on a flight here. Wow.” Dougie said, who is a grass cutter by profession.

The golfer felt lonely staying in his rental home without his family. Although his girlfriend lives with him and he has a few friends from DPWT, it was his family that he missed the most. At Valhalla, when he was competing, he flew his mother to the States to spend some time with him.

Robert MacIntyre dedicated his first win to his dad too, as he said after winning, “I wanted to win this for my dad.” The golfer’s dad won’t continue caddying for him for the coming events where the fans will see MacIntyre next, namely the Memorial Tournament, US Open, and Travelers. Dougie will be flying back home on Monday.

The heart-swooning conversation between Bob MacIntyre and his family truly melted the fan’s heart. At every instance, he suggested his win was not his alone, and Dougie truly had a big share in it as well. Let us look at how the fans took his moments with his family after the event.

MacIntyre’s wishes to help parents win fans’ hearts

One of the fans commented, “Bobby Mac – proper dude.” Bob MacIntyre’s first year as a full-time PGA Tour player required him to stay away from his family in Oban and reside in America. He repeatedly reported his feelings of loneliness due to this separation from his family. Hence, having his dad as his caddie truly lifted his spirits. Along with winning the event, he also gave due credit to his father on every occasion. His being a ‘proper dude’ is thus affirmed among the fandom following his demeanor after the win.

Yet another fan stated, “Makes you smile when you hear that,” According to Golf.com, MacIntyre earlier revealed that having his dad next to him during the event was similar to spending quality time with ‘loved ones’. And finally, his conversation following the win showed how close he was with his family. As MacIntyre told his mother about his plans with the prize money, he made many of his viewers smile.

Another fan wrote, “I love how he tells his mom his first win is going to pay off their mortgage.” The golf industry was thrilled to see a young golfer think of his prize money of $1.69 million to pay off the mortgage for the family’s sake. His call to his mother and sister, who were far away in Oban, also showed their importance in his life.

Some other fans said, “What a beautiful family time.” After MacIntyre moved away from Oban to live in America with his girlfriend, he could not be with his family as often. When he was not invited to the Masters, he flew home for three weeks spent quality time with them, and did not touch his golf clubs. This time, he poured his heart out when he got to talk to his family after the win.

Someone else stated, “Good lad helping his parents.” The bond between the MacIntyres was strongly revealed after Bob announced his plans to pay off the mortgage. However, his father left his job instantly when Bob MacIntyre asked him to be his caddie. The relationship and efforts from both sides astonished the golf community.

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