MacIntyre applauded J.J. Spaun's victorious moment Sunday at Oakmont, where the Scot made a valiant run at the title.

Robert MacIntyre has been hailed for his classy reaction to missing out on US Open glory. The Scot had ended his final round at Oakmont as the clubhouse leader after a two-under-par 68. It meant

MacIntyre was motivated to celebrate in this tournament, having confidence that he can be the person who will appear on the throne. However, the fierce competition on the PGA Tour, the challenge of this golf course and many other factors are the reason why the Scottish golfer did not manage to reach the trophy.

A Scottish player hasn’t won the U.S. Open since Tommy Armour in 1927 – at Oakmont. MacIntyre didn’t quite get there but was close, and at age 28, he should have plenty more chances at America’s national open – and at major championships at large.

Robert MacIntyre not giving up major dream after falling just short at US Open - MacIntyre had hopes of becoming the first Scot to win a major since Paul Lawrie in 1999 when he was the clubhouse leader on the final day.

The challenge of Oakmont was tough for him, and he shared his thoughts about it in an interview with the media.

ROBERT MACINTYRE came agonisingly close to winning his first major in dramatic fashion at the US Open, only to be denied in the final stages. But you wouldn’t know it from the look on his

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