Bob MacIntyre records three-under 67 in Open Championship first round
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 1:29 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Bob MacIntyre shot a three-under 67 in the first round of the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 16, 2026. His performance included four birdies and one bogey, marking his debut competitive round at the venue. MacIntyre expressed satisfaction with the start, noting it was "exactly what I wanted". He highlighted challenges posed by the course's par-four holes, which were previously par fives. The two-time European Ryder Cup player will begin his second round on July 17 at 12:25 BST.
- •MacIntyre's first round score is three-under 67.
- •He recorded four birdies and one bogey.
- •The round took place at Royal Birkdale.
- •His next round starts on July 17 at 12:25 BST.
- •MacIntyre emphasized the importance of avoiding bogeys.
- 1:29 PMBBC Sport — First round exactly what I wanted - MacIntyre
"Bob MacIntyre's three-under 67 first round at the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale was "exactly" what he wanted.
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