Sy me: We're all horning in to be like Bob

CONNOR SYME senses an added pressure representing the Home of Golf as Bob MacIntyre sets the benchmark. The Fifer says it’s back to work after the highs of his KLM Open win — and he’s aiming for a big week at The Renaissance.

- By Craig Swan

Syme is amongst six Tartan stars looking to deliver at the Genesis Scottish Open and emulate MacIntyre’s success of 12 months ago.

The 29-year-old knows there is always a degree of expectation on Scots stars as he addressed the current position of the game in his country.

“I guess we are probably kind of getting it back,” said Syme, below.

“Certainly, when I was coming through amateur golf, the talent that we have in Scotland for whatever reason didn’t end up making it on Tour, certainly, at that point.