Robert MacIntyre had an interesting observation about the PGA Tour schedule after wrapping up his week at The Open Championship.
The Scot looked like he might make a run at Royal Portrush after a second-round 66 pulled him within five shots of the lead.
But with Scottie Scheffler already out in front, it was always going to be tough for anyone to catch him over the weekend.
Even so, MacIntyre walked away with his third top-10 finish at The Open (T7), and his second strong showing at Royal Portrush, having finished T6 there back in 2019.
Robert MacIntyre voices frustration over PGA Tour schedule
MacIntyre was asked about the short gap between the first and last majors of the season, from The Masters to The Open Championship.
It’s an odd setup, with all four majors packed into three months, followed by a long stretch without one until the next year.
With so many other big tournaments in between, MacIntyre’s calendar has been packed lately, and he’s not exactly thrilled about it.
“It’s quick, especially the PGA Tour season. I think it’s too jammed. But you know me, I’m a small European who goes over there.
“But I feel like the schedule that I’ve been playing for the last, I don’t know, three months has been absolutely hectic.
“I feel I’ve hardly had a break. But that’s part of the job. Keep going. When you’re playing well, just keep going.”
A reporter then asked if he plans to take a break before the FedEx Cup Playoffs begin in August.
“You can, but see, when I’m driving it this well, you feel like you can absolutely demolish golf courses when you’ve got it, when you can shape it, you’ve got control of it.
“You feel as though it’s just around the corner, a win is around the corner. It’s difficult to win, but you feel it when you’ve got the driver going the way it is. That’s why I keep going. But then I run out of energy at some point.
“But no, after the Playoffs, there will be a little break, Wentworth, we’ll piece together the plan for Bethpage,” he concluded.
Robert MacIntyre reveals what’s next for 2025 season
Looking ahead, MacIntyre has a straightforward goal for the rest of the 2025 season. The 28-year-old is aiming to win again, something he hasn’t done since last July’s Scottish Open.
“I obviously want to win,” he added. “I want to win. But top 10 in the world, very close to it. So there are a lot of massive things, the top 10, FedEx. I just want to improve every year on what I’ve done.
“It might not be visual, as in on the FedEx or on the Race to Dubai, but statistically for me last year, Mike and I were talking about it on the golf course, it’s not even night and day how much better I am at this game or how much more complete of a player.
“It’s just streaks. It’s just allowing that to happen in little pieces. I’m frustrated this week with certain parts of my game, and I’m finishing top 10 in a major, and I’m frustrated with certain parts of my game. Things are good, and I’ve just got to wait my turn.”
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