FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Argyll and Bute’s Robert MacIntyre doesn’t get into politics. He likes to focus on his golf.
At the end of his press conference on Thursday, the self-effacing Oban man making his second appearance for Team Europe in the Ryder Cup was asked about President Donald Trump’s appearance, as he’s going to be at Bethpage Black on Friday to take in some action of the biennial bout.
“Yeah, as a European, we’ve got a job to do, and yeah, try and compete as hard as we can and hopefully win the Ryder Cup.”
But Friday is bound to be a madhouse. There are increased security measures at Bethpage Black with the president’s attendance, and there’s bound to be a buzz following him on the grounds.
Add in the rowdy New York fans, it’s going to be a cluster that could be a little bit more over-the-top than normal at a Ryder Cup in President Trump’s presence.
But Bobby Mac isn’t concerned about Trump, nor the politics, and is looking forward to his second Ryder Cup.
“It’s just another spectator.”
- This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Robert MacIntyre calls Donald Trump ‘just another spectator’ ahead of Ryder Cup appearance
When Shane Lowry was growing up, his dream was to play for Offaly in an All-Ireland football final. When Rory McIlroy was growing up, his dream was to play for Manchester United, although that would be more akin to a nightmare this weather.
Instead, the pair have to settle for playing (again) for Europe in the Ryder Cup, but when Philip Reid of The Irish Times heard from them on Thursday, they seemed quite up for it.
Ahead of the start today of the 45th Ryder Cup, Philip also dropped in to hear Bryson DeChambeau’s thoughts on the challenges the next three days will present, the “gladiator golfer” a bit up for it himself.
And Philip previews today’s foursomes, Viktor Hovland among the Europeans in action. If you see the Norwegian staring at the sky at any point, he’ll probably be looking for UFOs.
When Shane Lowry was growing up, his dream was to play for Offaly in an All-Ireland football final. When Rory McIlroy was growing up, his dream was to play for Manchester United, although that would be more akin to a nightmare this weather. Instead, the pair have to settle for playing (again) for Europe in the Ryder Cup, but when Philip Reid heard from them on Thursday, they seemed quite up for it.
Ahead of the start today of the 45th Ryder Cup, Philip also dropped in to hear Bryson DeChambeau’s thoughts on the challenges the next three days will present, the “gladiator golfer” a bit up for it himself. And Philip previews today’s foursomes, Viktor Hovland among the Europeans in action. If you see the Norwegian staring at the sky at any point, he’ll probably be looking for UFOs.
Rory McIlroy will be right up there, playing out of his skin for Europe.