MacIntyre never recovers after bogeys on first two holes
Scheffler has five PGA titles for second year in a row
Bob MacIntyre blew a four-shot lead in the final round as the world No 1, Scottie Scheffler, produced a moment of magic to clinch victory at the BMW Championship in Maryland. MacIntyre’s big overnight advantage was whittled to a single stroke after he started Sunday with two bogeys and, despite a gallant effort, he could do nothing to quell the American’s momentum.
Back within touching distance with two to play, MacIntyre watched as Scheffler nailed a remarkable chip from the rough to in effect confirm his victory on the penultimate hole. It was hard to take for MacIntyre, who had produced his own memorable moment on the final hole on Saturday when he sunk a 41ft putt to retain his significant advantage.
Seeking the win that would have sealed his place in Europe’s Ryder Cup team, MacIntyre made a nightmare start on Sunday but Scheffler was also far from perfect, a missed putt restoring the Scot’s two-stroke lead after three holes. The American hauled level on the 5th after MacIntyre found a bunker on his approach shot, and Scheffler looked to be in irresistible form as he moved two clear on the 13th.
