Scots Ryder Cup hero Bob MacIntyre's mum's emotional video message revealed

Carol MacIntyre told son Bob in an emotional video what it meant to Oban and Scotland to see him star at The Ryder Cup.

And the proud mum says the overwhelming support for her 27-year-old boy drove him to seal his dream and help Europe to a famous win. MacIntyre became part of the competition's rich history with his terrific performances in Rome. The Tartan hero won two and drew one of his three matches to show his worth again at the highest level.

MacIntyre’s proud family, friends and a host of Scottish fans made the trip and followed his every step at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club. Captain Luke Donald, whose parents have both passed away, drove home the importance of loved ones to his team members in the quest to beat the United States and commissioned videos to be made and played to each player at the start of the week in Italy.

MacIntyre and the majority of the side had tears in their eyes as the on-screen messages were shown and it tightened their spirit and resolve. Carol delivered Bob’s clip and said: “I’m sure it just gave him a bit of realisation what it meant just to the town.

“It takes a village to raise a child, it’s not just a mum and dad. The whole of Oban, Argyll and Scotland is behind him. It’s not just for Bob, this is for everybody. At first, you have to dream and there (pointing to Bob with his team-mates as they celebrated) is a dream. The support he’s had has been phenomenal.”

Senior members of the squad helped MacIntyre settle onto the big stage and English icon Justin Rose was his partner for the first two days and offered a guiding hand throughout the event. Carol joked: “We’re normally against the English!” before adding seriously: “Justin just took Bob under his wing and this is the result.