In an interview with the media, MacIntyre was visibly frustrated. He said that, despite his good feelings, he simply could not match Scheffler.

MacIntyre had started out with a four-shot overnight lead at Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills in Maryland but had the wind taken out of his sails by a struggling start in the closing circuit of the $20 million event.

First Bob MacIntyre faced down the US hecklers who were no doubt warming up their dimwitted jousts for next month’s Ryder Cup. And then the Scot holed a 40-footer on the last to signal to Scottie Scheffler that he will not simply be swept aside for a £2.

Robert MacIntyre, looking back at Scottie Scheffler's great shot on the 17th hole, realized that he couldn't do anything special at that moment.

Robert MacIntyre was up to the test of facing the No. 1 player in the world on Moving Day at the BMW Championship, shooting a 2-under 68 to hold a four-shot lead over Scottie Scheffler entering the event's final round.

Robert MacIntyre was up to the test of facing the No. 1 player in the world Saturday, holing a collection of big par putts and then delivering a 40-foot birdie on the final hole for a 2-under 68 and a four-shot lead over Scottie Scheffler in the BMW Championship.