If you’re just waking up to the footy news this morning, no one had a bigger or better Tuesday than Scotland. Facing Denmark in a pivotal World Cup qualification match, Scotland scored four, including a Scott McTominay bicycle kick, a goal from the halfway line and a dramatic stoppage-time curler, to send the nation to its first World Cup since 1998. The victory sent the Tartan Army into the throes of rapture, including Robert MacIntyre, who was in attendance singing “Freed From Desire” until he was hoarse.
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The Oban-born Scottish Open winner and two-time Ryder Cup champ knows a thing or two about national pride and athletic excellence. Despite his accolades, however, MacIntyre was a fan just like everyone else on Tuesday. His decision to bundle up and brave the weather paid off too, as Scotland wowed Hampden Park with a performance for the ages. Despite the conditions and the stakes, MacIntyre seemingly had a great time soaking in the atmosphere (literally, if you anything about Glasgow in November).
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We haven’t heard much from Bobby Mac since posting those images and videos to his Instagram. If history tells us anything, he’s still sleeping it off, and that’s OK. MacIntyre has seven long months to rehydrate before the World Cup comes knocking. Scotland will be longshots to advance past the round of 32, but should they manage a Cinderella run, MacIntyre will have a big decision to make. The World Cup Final and the final round of the Open Championship both fall on Sunday, July 19th. Judging by what we saw on Tuesday, we think we know which MacIntyre will choose …