MacIntyre enters Royal Birkdale ranked inside the world's top 20 after finishing third at the Scottish Open. He contrasted his current expectations with his major debut in 2019, when he finished sixth at Royal Portrush.
MacIntyre said firm fairways carried some iron tee shots about 50 yards during practice. He plans to avoid pot bunkers, prioritize fairways and greens, and remain disciplined on his first competitive visit to Royal Birkdale.