Bob MacIntyre provides update on his fitness after first round of the Tour Championship

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Robert MacIntyre carded a solid two-under 69 on day one of the Tour Championship a week after he withdrew from the second FedEx Cup playoff event.

MacIntyre, along with Hideki Matsuyama, didn’t see out the weekend at the BMW Championship, casting doubt over his participation at East Lake.

However, the Scot is present at the Tour Championship and looking to end his double-event winning season on a high.

And speaking after his first round in Atlanta, MacIntyre confirmed his participation was firmly in doubt.

Robert MacIntyre wasn’t expecting to play in the Tour Championship

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Talking to the media straight after his first round in Atlanta, the Scottish Open winner was quick to praise his team for ensuring he was fit to tee off at the season finale.

“I am just happy to be out playing,” MacIntyre told Sky Sports. “Great job from my team. I didn’t think I would be pitching it up this week. When I did that on Saturday morning I thought I am out for a while here but everyone on the team has worked hard, whether it is physio, manager or my girlfriend, everyone has chipped in.”

MacIntyre added, “It was lower back, lower left. For a left-handed person, the lower left is a common one, but it was just. I don’t really get injuries like that. Normally, it’s from playing shinty or hitting my hand, but I’m just happy to be competing!”

Finishing the Tour Championship will be a success for Robert MacIntyre

Considering it was only days ago that MacIntyre pulled out of the BMW Championship, making it around East Lake four times will be viewed as a success.

The Scot has enjoyed a breakout PGA Tour season and has proven himself among the game’s elite players. Now, as the American circuit draws to a close, the Scot will no doubt be looking forward to time away from the spotlight.

The off-season will be vital, and MacIntyre’s next step is to compete regularly in the major championships. He battled his way through to the weekend at The Open; before that, however, he missed the cut at the US Open.

Elite players are measured on major championship performance, and consistency in the four biggest events is what the 28-year-old will be looking for in 2025.