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Robert MacIntyre secures Tour Championship spot despite knee injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 10:55 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Robert MacIntyre secures Tour Championship spot despite knee injury
Summary

Robert MacIntyre achieved a top-30 finish in the FedEx Cup standings, qualifying for the Tour Championship. He overcame a knee injury, specifically a Baker’s cyst, that affected his performance during the playoffs. MacIntyre posted a final-round score of 5-under 65 at the BMW Championship, climbing to T-7 and securing a three-year exemption on the PGA Tour, as well as entries into major tournaments. He has been managing his injury while also utilizing motivation from positive sports movies to maintain his focus.

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  • •MacIntyre secured a T-7 finish at the BMW Championship.
  • •He dealt with a Baker’s cyst on his right knee.
  • •This marks his third consecutive appearance at the Tour Championship.
  • •He earned entries into the Masters, U.S. Open, and British Open.
  • •His final-round 65 boosted his FedEx Cup ranking to No. 25.
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  • 10:55 PMYahoo Sports — Robert MacIntyre overcomes injury to reach Tour Championship thanks to 'positive sports movies'
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Robert MacIntyre overcame a painful knee injury to secure his spot in the Tour Championship after a strong finish.

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