Robert MacIntyre opened up about the challenges of life on the PGA Tour.
'Shame, but It's the Truth': Robert MacIntyre Gets Candid About Being Away From Home on the PGA Tour
June 16 2026, Updated 10:25 p.m. ET
Robert MacIntyre recently revealed that he would choose not to play on the PGA Tour if he had the option. "I love home," MacIntyre told The Times ahead of the U.S. Open on Sunday, June 14.
"I say to Guy [Kinnings, the DPWT chief executive], I'd love nothing better than to play week-in, week-out on the DP World Tour. Playing in Belgium, playing in Spain, places I just love going, but you just can't," MacIntyre stated.
MacIntyre remarked that competing for major championships and Ryder Cup spots requires him to play on the PGA Tour. "It's a shame, but it's the truth."
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"The problem with the game of golf is there's always something to chase, like if you win one major you'd probably go, 'Can I get the grand slam now', whereas if I win a major championship I can tap away," he explained.
"It's just a dream. I played the game because I loved it. It's a job now, but I'm just here to try and achieve a dream of mine. It's closer than ever. I would happily win a major and then play the DP World Tour if that's the way it came to me."
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MacIntyre has had a season full of highs and lows on the 2026 PGA Tour. He made a strong start with a T4 result at the Sony Open in Hawaii and a solo fourth-place finish at The Players Championship in March. He added another impressive result at the Valero Texas Open, where he ended as the runner-up.
Robert MacIntyre balanced PGA Tour ambitions with his strong connection to Scotland.
MacIntyre has shown solid form across the season with 11 cuts made from 14 starts and a place inside the top 25 in strokes gained total. However, he still awaits his first PGA Tour victory of the year.
MacIntyre faced a difficult run after his early success. He carded an opening round of 80 at the Masters and missed the cut. He also failed to reach the weekend at the PGA Championship and the Memorial Tournament. The drop came during a period of major life changes after the birth of his son.
Robert MacIntyre continued his PGA Tour journey while dealing with life away from home.
Former Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley also pointed to the challenges of fatherhood and a busy schedule as possible factors. MacIntyre later found better rhythm at the RBC Canadian Open with a T15 result after four rounds in the 60s. The finish gave him a boost before the U.S. Open.