MacIntyre and Ferguson Show Promise at BMW PGA Championship

Strategic Insights -

Bob MacIntyre and Ewen Ferguson were two notable performers at the recent BMW PGA Championship, with MacIntyre recording his best finish in six appearances and Ferguson securing his first top-20 effort since winning the BMW International Open.

MacIntyre, who felt frustrated with his performance, signed off with a two-under-par 70 for a 12-under total, dropping one spot to sixth in the DP World Tour's Race to Dubai. He attributed his struggles to technique and equipment issues, stating that he felt like he was playing with "one hand tied behind my back" due to his poor short iron and wedge play. MacIntyre's next appearance will be in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship alongside his dad Dougie.

Ferguson, on the other hand, signed off with a bogey-free 68 for an 11-under aggregate, securing his first top-20 finish since his win at the BMW International Open in early July. He expressed relief at feeling healthier and happier after missing out on a crucial eagle chance on the 18th hole, stating that he felt like he belonged alongside top players like Matt Fitzpatrick. With health issues a concern for Ferguson, he hopes to maintain his form and secure one of the ten PGA Tour cards available through the Race to Dubai.

Key Takeaways:

  • Bob MacIntyre recorded his best finish in six appearances at the BMW PGA Championship, finishing tied for 12th and dropping one spot to sixth in the DP World Tour's Race to Dubai.
  • MacIntyre attributed his struggles to technique and equipment issues, feeling like he was playing with "one hand tied behind my back".
  • Ewen Ferguson secured his first top-20 finish since his win at the BMW International Open in early July, signing off with a bogey-free 68 for an 11-under aggregate.
  • Ferguson expressed relief at feeling healthier and happier, but was disappointed about missing out on a crucial eagle chance on the 18th hole.
  • Both MacIntyre and Ferguson will compete in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, with MacIntyre appearing alongside his dad Dougie and Ferguson seeking to maintain his form despite health concerns.
  • MacIntyre and Ferguson see themselves as belonging alongside top players like Matt Fitzpatrick, with Ferguson hoping to secure one of the ten PGA Tour cards available through the Race to Dubai.

Statistics:

  • Bob MacIntyre recorded a two-under-par 70 on his final round, finishing with a 12-under total.
  • Ewen Ferguson signed off with a bogey-free 68, securing an 11-under aggregate.
  • Ferguson birdied the 4th, 11th, and 12th holes, as well as the 18th hole, but missed a crucial eagle chance on the 18th.
  • MacIntyre finished 12-under-par, with Grant Forrest (70) finishing joint-30th on ten under, four shots ahead of Richie Ramsay.
  • Connor Syme finished four under, with MacIntyre dropping one spot to sixth in the DP World Tour's Race to Dubai.

Sources:

  • The Scotsman
  • The Scotsman (Ewen Ferguson quote)
  • The Scotsman (Bob MacIntyre quote)