Robert MacIntyre wins second DP World Tour title

MacIntyre birdied the first extra hole at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, the venue for next year's Ryder Cup after he and Fitzpatrick finished tied at 14-under par,

Pre-tournament favorite Rory McIlroy, within striking distance of the lead until hitting the 16th into the water, finished fourth at 12 under.

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MacIntyre birdied the first extra hole at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, the venue for next year's Ryder Cup, after he and Fitzpatrick finished tied at 14-under par,

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a shot ahead of France's Victor Perez. Pre-tournament favorite Rory McIlroy, within striking distance of the lead until hitting the 16th into the water,

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finished fourth at 12 under. "It means everything," MacIntyre told Sky Sports. “Two or three months ago I was at rock bottom.

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I hit two perfect golf shots in the last. “There is so much hard work involved. "I hit a terrible shot on 15 that I thought was against the wall,

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I have a stubborn, never give up attitude." I get punched, but I hit back. The birdies coming in were massive and luckily

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I got one there in the playoff.” Speaking about next year's Ryder Cup after winning the second qualifying event, the left-hander added: next year.

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