Robert MacIntyre has praised Ryder Cup companion Justin Rose, with the skilled Englishman conserving the Scot from tears on their strategy to securing Crew Europe’s victory; watch MacIntyre within the Alfred Dunhill Hyperlinks Championship this week, reside on Sky Sports activities Golf
Final Up to date: 04/10/23 10:36pm
Robert MacIntyre and Justin Rose have a good time throughout their Ryder Cup success
Robert MacIntyre has paid tribute to Ryder Cup companion Justin Rose, following the skilled Englishman serving to the Scot as they performed their half in Crew Europe’s victory over USA in Rome.
The pair have been a mix of youth and expertise through the two fourball matches in MacIntyre’s first and Rose’s sixth Ryder Cup.
Talking forward of the Alfred Dunhill Hyperlinks Championship in his homeland of Scotland, MacIntyre recalled the best way Rose saved him calm regardless of being on the verge of tears.
“Most likely the primary tee shot on the Friday, he noticed I used to be nervous,” mentioned MacIntyre.
“I used to be nearly crying strolling off the vary.
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Rose repeated his heroics of day one by draining this clutch putt to seal a degree for Crew Europe. This time, a 3&2 win over Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth
Rose repeated his heroics of day one by draining this clutch putt to seal a degree for Crew Europe. This time, a 3&2 win over Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth
“However after we had finished all of the TV cameras and all that, he comes over, put his arm round me and goes, ‘every part goes to be alright, this can be over in two-and-a-half minutes’.
“He was sensible – he is so skilled, he saved me calm, he trusted me, he believed in me.”
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It was the signature pumped up celebration for Rose as he sunk this 15-foot putt for the birdie and to win the opening
It was the signature pumped up celebration for Rose as he sunk this 15-foot putt for the birdie and to win the opening
MacIntyre was unbeaten over the week, profitable two and halving one of many three matches wherein he performed.
“Though I used to be horrible on the greens on Friday, I believe he [Rose] spoke to Luke (Donald) and mentioned, ‘he is shut’, and I felt that tee-to-green I used to be strong,” mentioned the Scotsman.
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Rose holes a stress putt on the 18th gap to disclaim Crew USA a win, securing an excellent first day for the Europeans
Rose holes a stress putt on the 18th gap to disclaim Crew USA a win, securing an excellent first day for the Europeans
“I used to be by no means out of a gap or making a catastrophe, I used to be nearly permitting him to be extra aggressive as a result of he was enjoying so good.
“Then Saturday, he simply saved believing in me.
“I nonetheless had not made a putt for 12 holes, and I stood on 13 and he was making an attempt to assist me learn the putt.
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Crew Europe took their celebrations onto the crew bus after their thrilling Ryder Cup victory over the USA in Rome
Crew Europe took their celebrations onto the crew bus after their thrilling Ryder Cup victory over the USA in Rome
“I used to be like, ‘Justin, it is alright. I bought this one’.
“And as soon as I holed that, he put his arm round me and that is what it is all about – we battle collectively.
“He was unbelievable the entire week, he was somebody that I knew I bought together with, however I do know him on a distinct stage now.”
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One of the best of the motion from day three of the Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf & Nation Membership in Italy
One of the best of the motion from day three of the Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf & Nation Membership in Italy
The pair took on Max Homa and Wyndham Clark on the Friday and got here from behind in dramatic trend, with an 18th-hole putt from Rose incomes a tie for the house crew.
On Saturday, they beat Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth within the sole European victory of the afternoon.
Rose misplaced his match to Patrick Cantlay within the singles, however MacIntyre gained his match in opposition to Clark.
Rose underlined the particular relationship between the gamers, responding to MacIntyre’s feedback on social media, saying, “We keep on this battle – it was a pleasure enjoying with you mate”.
Watch MacIntyre play within the Alfred Dunhill Hyperlinks Championship from Thursday October 5, reside on Sky Sports activities.
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