21 Well, well, well. Just when we thought the Ryder Cup teams for the September event at Whistling Straits were all but settled, several players have made statements. Since the last time we convened, the week after the Masters, Robert MacIntyre has continued his strong play on the European side. And speaking of left-handers, did you hear that Phil Mickelson became the oldest major champion with his win at the PGA? Stewart Cink, 48, won for the second time this season, at Harbour Town, and young guns Will Zalatoris and Scottie Scheffler continue to make a case.
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Robert MacIntyre may have enjoyed an impressive start to his Major Championship career but the rising star is aiming for more success in golf s biggest events.
The Scot finished in a tie for sixth on his Major debut at the 2019 Open Championship and then made the cut at last season s U.S. Open and US PGA Championship before finishing in a tie for 12th on his Masters Tournament debut last month.
The 2021 US PGA this week has seen him make it five weekends out of five in golf s big four and he has steadily improved at Kiawah Island with rounds of 75-73-72 over one of the game s toughest tests.
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