“Don’t be scared to dream”- Robert MacIntyre gives wholesome advice to young golfers ahead of The Open

Robert MacIntyre is one of the most notable Scottish golfers playing today. Coming off a thrilling victory at the Genesis Scottish Open, he has all eyes on him going into The Open Championship this weekend. That includes a lot of young golfers who will be attending The Open - being held in Scotland this year - who might have dreams of one day doing what MacIntyre does.

When asked how he'd like to inspire those young Scottish golfers, of which he was once one, MacIntyre said:

"Don't be scared to dream. A lot of kids out there will be told to do certain things because things aren't achievable, but with hard work, sacrifice, dedication, anything's possible. I mean, obviously need a bit of luck on the way. You need a good break. You need a decent support background, but boy, anything's possible."

MacIntyre has truly blossomed this year. He won his first-ever PGA Tour event with his father on the bag, and he comes into The Open Championship 2024 riding the high of an impressive comeback win at the Scottish Open.

MacIntyre trailed Adam Scott by two strokes on the 16th hole. Thanks to a favorable rule, he ended up making an eagle on the 16th. A par on the 17th set the stage for an epic finale, and MacIntyre's winning birdie delivered him a huge victory.

Now, he hopes to play well and perhaps even win at The Open, all the while inspiring local kids to follow their dreams and potentially join him on the PGA Tour one day.

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Robert MacIntyre opens up on crucial win heading into The Open Championship 2024

Robert MacIntyre said he'd never forgive Rory McIlroy if he was unable to win a Scottish Open event. He later said he has not been shy about that being the tournament he desperately wanted to win, and McIlroy's improbable run last year robbed him of that.

Following an equally improbable comeback, Robert MacIntyre finally captured that win last weekend. Heading into another Scottish tournament (though in venue only), he's riding high off the momentum.

Via ESPN, he said after the Scottish Open win:

"I think I lost my voice with the scream on that hole. It's incredible. Next week is a new week, but I tell you, I'm going to celebrate this with my family, friends and everyone here. I'm going to celebrate this one hard. We'll pitch up to The Open when we pitch up to The Open."

That time to celebrate, which he certainly did, has passed. Now, it's time to try and win back-to-back events and the first major of his career in his home country. That would no doubt be inspiring to all the local children who are there watching.