Robert MacIntyre eyes spot on 2025 Ryder Cup team as Europe aim to retain trophy

SINGAPORE – A booze-fuelled bus ride accompanied by a medley of chants and anthems was what the 2023 Ryder Cup-winning European team were treated to as they made their way back from Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome to their hotel.

It is a memory that remains seared in Scottish golfer Robert MacIntyre’s mind in a special victory for Team Europe, who beat the United States 16½-11½ to reclaim the trophy.

Having had a taste of competing at the prestigious event, the two-time PGA Tour winner is eyeing a return for the 2025 edition, which will take place at the Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York, from Sept 26 to 28.

The top six players on the Ryder Cup Points List will automatically qualify and they will be joined by another six captain’s picks. MacIntyre currently sits 12th in the rankings, with qualification set to end in late August, while world No. 2 Rory McIlroy leads the standings.

“The celebration from leaving Marco Simone, getting back to the hotel, you only get that playing team sports,” said the 28-year-old, who was undefeated in 2023, contributing two-and-a-half points from three matches.
“Winning individual stuff is special, I’ve won special events, managed to have nice celebrations, but that one in Rome, it was more than just the guys and the team, it was more than just the vice-captains and captains, it felt like a whole tour win, it was special.”

MacIntyre, who is in town for the March 20-23 Porsche Singapore Classic at the Laguna National Golf Resort Club, was speaking at a press conference on March 19.

The world No. 14 is headlining the field at the US$2.5 million (S$3.3 million) event that also includes 2016 PGA Championship winner Jimmy Walker and three-time Ryder Cup champion Paul Casey.