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Astonishing Bob MacIntyre moment of self awareness leaves golf's best commentator awestruck
MacIntyre has minerals says Tour mate and will deliver big-time at Ryder Cup Brandel Chamblee reckons Bob MacIntyre's drone move was moment was the knew the Scottish star was set to join the elite. The Oban hero has rocketed up the world standings and taken another huge step in is career after a brilliant runner-up finish at the US Open. MacIntyre was denied at the death at Oakmont when victor JJ Spaun holed a monster putt on the final green of the tournament to snatch the title. The Tartan star's response to the heartbreak was to applaud and that, in itself, brought him a new army of fans with Chamblee, an ex-Tour pro and now respected TV broadcaster, blown away at the levels of sporstmanship shown. But Chamblee has pointed back to an incident during MacIntyre's run towards a maiden PGA Tour win in Canada 12 months ago as the time when he could see for himself that the kid was destined for glory. MacIntyre took issue with an on-course drone buzzing above his head as he took shots in his final round and ordered its removal before going to lift the trophy. On the performance and applause at Oakmont, Chamblee said: 'What a moment that was. What a phenomenal round of golf, almost good enough to win a US Open and to see him react that way. Look, the average Tour pro three putts more often from 32 feet than they make it, so your odds are more likely that you are going to three putt from 32 feet than you are going to make it. 64 feet is twice that. So Robert, you're sitting there, you're thinking: He's probably got a 10 per cent chance of three putting this, Maybe more. I've got a chance, I'm still in this. Then he makes it and his initial reaction is to applaud him. That's the height of sportsmanship right there. Can't say enough great things about Robert McIntyre. 'He got up on 17 and, not unlike JJ Spaun, and hit a fabulous tee shot. I think I heard him say, be right, or be the right club. And I thought, golly. And then he striped it on 18 as well, so I can't say enough nice things about him. I was a fan before. I'm a bigger fan now. I'll never watch him again without thinking about that [applauding] moment.' Speaking on the Sky Sports golf podcast, Chamblee then gave his Canada recollection and added: 'There was a moment last year when he was contending in the Canadian Open, and he eventually won it, where I was so impressed with his ability in the moment because the drones were bothering him. You remember this? Look, drones are a thing and everybody likes them, I like them and they're great, but for him to have the clear-headedness to back away and say: I'm not hitting this shot until you move that drone, I thought that just spoke volumes about his belief. And look, it's a trend, i's so easy just to say, everybody's doing this, I'm going to look bad if I persist and say I'm not hitting this shot. No, he didn't. He didn't do it in a mean way at all, he moved the drone, and he hit it, and he went on to win. And then he won the Scottish Open. Those were great moments. MacIntyre's fellow pro Matt Wallace also poured praise onto the Scot during the show and said: 'Yeah, he's got minerals. He's not afraid to win as we've seen. I think the win in Canada really gave him a belief. When you get that win amongst the crowd that you're against, you can go: Well, I've done it. I can win anywhere now. And so that was just another notch in his career that he's going to get into. 'He's a phenomenal, phenomenal ball-striker, underrated ball-striker, probably. Stats will show some things, but from a pure ball-striking perspective, he gets club on ball out of the middle very, very often. We've got the same putting coach. I know it's been part of his weakness where he's trying to improve on that a lot and the guy's ballsy. It's always nice to be able to do that in the moment and he wasn't shying away. He produced at the end.' MacIntyre's display has rocketed him up the Ryder Cup points standings and he looks set to play for Europe against United States in September at Bethpage having made a winning debut in Rome. Wallace has a bold prediction on New York as regards the Scot as he said: 'Just on the Ryder Cup, I watched them in the last one with Rosie [Justin Rose] in Rome and Bobby was kind of a little bit shaky, which is obvious. Rosie really helped him along. Trust me, Bobby McIntyre will deliver at this Ryder Cup because he isn't afraid of anyone now.'
Daily Record
3 hours ago
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Rangers boss Russell Martin praises 'intelligent' new Motherwell gaffer as he reveals text exchange after sides paired in Premiership opener
The duo will face each other on the opening day Rangers boss Russell Martin revealed he has already been in touch with new Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou after the old pals were paired together on the opening day of the new Scottish Premiership season. The duo were team-mates at Norwich City and they will both make their dugout debuts in Scotland's top flight against each other on Saturday, August 2 when the Steelmen play host to the Ibrox side at Fir Park, live on Sky Sports. Asked about facing Motherwell in the opening fixture, Martin told Sky Sports: "It is exciting. We have a lot to focus on before that obviously with a big European game [a Champions League qualifier against Panathinaikos] but it is one I am looking forward to. "I played with Jens, the new manager at Motherwell so it will be interesting. We've exchanged messages this morning. Knowing Jens and how intense he was about his work as a player and how he is as a person - seriously professional, intelligent - he will have them very well oragnised and prepared. So we need to make sure we are ready for any challenge. "It is really important for us to start well, for the supporters, for us, for the club but it won't define our season. We need to make sure we are ready to perform. We have a lot of work to do physically, tactically. "The players haven't even been in the building yet - they are back on Monday which I am really excited about - but now we have something to work towards. It is going to be great."
Scotsman
3 hours ago
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SPFL fixtures 2025-26: Premiership opening card revealed plus Celtic v Rangers and Hearts v Hibs dates
Key dates as 2025-26 fixture calender released Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Celtic will begin their defence of their William Hill Scottish Premiership title at home against St Mirren after the 2025/26 fixtures were released by the Scottish Professional Football League. The reigning champions will raise the league flag to mark last season's success when they welcome the Buddies to Celtic Park on Sunday, August 3, kicking off at 4.30pm, with the match to be broadcast live on Sky Sports. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Last year's runners-up Rangers are away from home on the opening day and will face Motherwell at Fir Park on Saturday, August 2. That match is also due to be broadcast live on Sky Sports with a 5.30pm kick-off. Celtic unfurl the league winners flag ahead of their opening William Hill Premiership match last season. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group) | SNS Group Kilmarnock host newly promoted Livingston at Rugby Park on Saturday, August 2, at 3pm while last season's Championship winners Falkirk raise their title flag at home to Dundee United on Sunday, August 3 at 2pm, in a match also being shown live by Sky Sports. In addition, Dundee welcome Hibs to Dens Park for a 3pm kick-off on Sunday, August 3. The start of the Premiership spans three days and concludes on Monday, August 4, with Hearts under new manager Derek McInnes beginning their campaign against Aberdeen at Tynecastle, kick-off 8pm, with the match being the fourth to be shown live on Sky Sports across opening weekend. Old Firm matches The first Rangers v Celtic derby will take place at Ibrox Stadium on Sunday, August 31 with the 12 noon showdown being shown live on Sky Sports. The next Old Firm clash takes place on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Celtic Park (12.30pm, live on Sky Sports), with the final pre-split clash due back at Ibrox on Saturday, February 28. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Edinburgh derbies The first Edinburgh derby of the new season will take place at Tynecastle on Saturday, October 4. The festive Edinburgh derby will be played at Easter Road on Saturday, December 27. The fixture will kick off at 12.30pm and has already been selected for live broadcast by Sky Sports. The final pre-split derby has been slated for a midweek slot - Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - with a 7.45pm kick-off at Easter Road. Dundee derby Dundee United and Dundee will first meet on the Saturday, August 30 at Dens Park. Their next meeting is at Tannadice on Saturday, January 3, 2026, with the third derby at Dens Park on Saturday, March 14. Since none have been selected for live TV coverage as yet, all three matches are currently scheduled for a 3pm kick-off, although that might change. Winter break? The recently-revised UEFA calendar – with 10 matchdays set aside for the league phase across the three European competitions – means there is again no room for a winter break in the William Hill Premiership. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Other key dates
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3 hours ago
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Celtic Premiership fixtures 2025/26 in full and it's Aberdeen and Rangers out the gate for the champs
The Hoops know what lies ahead in their quest for five-in-a-row as Brendan Rodgers targets a record-breaking 56th title The wait is over and Celtic fans can now start marking their calendars for the year ahead. The SPFL has this morning released the full fixture list for the 2025/26 Premiership campaign - and the champions kick off their title defence at home to St Mirren on Sunday, August 3 in front of the TV cameras. Kieran Tierney is already in the door but the green-and-white faithful will be hoping to see plenty more new faces by the time the curtain-raiser comes around. Just like Flag Day, the first away trip for Brendan Rodgers' five-in-a-row chasers at Aberdeen will also be beamed live by Sky Sports. The first clash with Rangers will take place at Ibrox on Sunday, August 31 as the Double-winners look to lay down an early marker at the home of their bitter rivals. Rangers will then visit Celtic Park for the Ne'er Day derby before Celts head back to Govan on the weekend of February 28/March 1. Dates and kick-off times are subject to change due to TV selection. With no winter break, the festive fixtures are always a gruelling period for Premiership clubs - especially as Celtic will be juggling domestic commitments with European matters. The Parkhead giants will have to overcome a two-legged play-off to secure Champions League football for a fourth successive year - or else drop into the Europa League. Celtic Premiership fixtures 2025/26 in full AUGUST St Mirren (H) - 03/08/25 (Sky Sports, 16:30) Aberdeen (A) - 10/08/2025 (Sky Sports, 12:30) Livingston (H) - 23/08/2025 Rangers (A) - 31/08/2025 (Sky Sports, 12:00) SEPTEMBER Kilmarnock (A) - 13/09/2025 Hibernian (H) - 27/09/2025 OCTOBER Motherwell (H) - 04/10/2025 Dundee (A) - 18/10/2025 Heart of Midlothian (A) - 25/10/2025 Falkirk (H) - 29/10/2025 NOVEMBER Dundee United (A) - 01/11/2025 Kilmarnock (H) - 08/11/2025 St Mirren (A) - 22/11/2025 Hibernian (A) - 29/11/2025 DECEMBER Dundee (H) - 03/12/2025 Heart of Midlothian (H) - 06/12/2025 Falkirk (A) - 13/12/2025 Aberdeen (H) - 20/12/2025 Livingston (A) - 27/12/2025 Motherwell (A) - 30/12/2025 JANUARY Rangers (H) - 03/01/2026 (Sky Sports, kick off 12.30pm) Dundee United (H) - 10/01/2026 Heart of Midlothian (A) - 24/01/2026 Falkirk (H) - 31/01/2026 FEBRUARY Aberdeen (A) - 04/02/2026 Livingston (H) - 11/02/2026 Kilmarnock (A) - 14/02/2026 Hibernian (H) - 21/02/2026 Rangers (A) -28/02/2026 MARCH Motherwell (H) - 14/03/2026 Dundee United (A) - 21/03/2026 APRIL Dundee (A) - 04/04/2026 St Mirren (H) - 11/04/2026 Post-split dates Matchday 33 - 25/04/2026 Matchday 34 - 02/05/2026 Matchday 35 - 09/05/2026 Matchday 36 - 13/05/2026 Matchday 37 - 16/05/2026 Matchday 38 - 17/05/2026 Tune in to Hotline Live every Sunday to Thursday and have your say on the biggest issues in Scottish football and listen to Record Sport's newest podcast, Game On, every Friday for your sporting fix, all in bitesize chunks.
BBC News
4 hours ago
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Livingston knock back offer for Prior
Livingston have rejected a bid from Latvian champions RFS for goalkeeper Jerome Prior. (Sky Sports), externalRead the rest of Friday's Scottish gossip.
