Oban golfer Robert MacIntyre will tee off alongside England’s Tommy Fleetwood and American Chris Gotterup this evening as he begins his latest bid for major glory at the 2026 PGA Championship in Pennsylvania.
The eight-time European Tour Order of Merit winner said: "It is the way he is. I think there is fire in his belly and he wants to be good and better himself and win, and that is important.
"But at the same time, don’t force it, especially at Augusta or these Majors where it is the ultimate test; it is very difficult.
"So, if I am giving him any advice at all, and who am I to give advice, but I would love to say to him, ’just let it happen, let it breathe, be patient’ and I am sure if he does that, success will come."
Montgomerie, 62, added: "After his fantastic performance at the US Open last year at Oakmont, where he was a putt away from winning, I think he is probably trying a little bit too hard.
"So if he can just let it happen and let that talent shine through, he has every opportunity of winning a major, which would be great for Scottish and European golf, obviously.
"The game is there. The green work is superb, the chipping and putting is superb and that is where it is won and lost."
The event will conclude on Sunday.
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