MacIntyre remains in contention with patient second round at Open Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 5:57 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Robert MacIntyre shot a second-round 69 at the Open Championship, held at Royal Birkdale, maintaining his position within striking distance of the leaders. Facing challenging conditions, he focused on patience and execution, finishing the round four strokes behind clubhouse leader Lucas Herbert. MacIntyre's first birdie came on the 14th hole after turning in one over par. Earlier in the round, Herbert and Sam Burns both recorded eight-under-par 62s. MacIntyre aims to build on his performance as he continues in the championship.
- •MacIntyre's second-round score was one under par, totaling four under for the championship.
- •Lucas Herbert leads the tournament, recording a clubhouse-leading 62.
- •MacIntyre achieved his first birdie on the 14th hole after a difficult start.
- •He described the conditions as hot and windy, testing his patience and discipline.
- •Earlier, both Herbert and Sam Burns matched the lowest round recorded at a men's major.
- 5:57 PMYahoo Sports — Patience key as MacIntyre stays in hunt for Open title
"Robert MacIntyre says patience was the key to his second-round 69 at the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale as he stays in touch with the leaders.
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