Bob MacIntyre forced to withdraw from BMW Championship midway through round

Scottish golfer Bob MacIntyre was forced to withdraw midway through the third round of Saturday’s BMW Championship.

MacIntyre could be seen visibly wincing in pain throughout the day due to a lower back issue and pulled out before the 10th hole.

The 28-year-old was one over at the time of his withdrawal, putting him just outside the top 30. He entered the day tied for 12th in the FedEx Cup standings and should still be considered a lock to advance to the Tour Championships.

“Sadly, we have to announce that Robert MacIntyre has withdrawn from the BMW Championship with a niggling back injury incurred in the last five minutes before his tee time in Round 3,” MacIntyre’s team at Bounce Sports Management posted on social media. “He will now receive treatment in the hope of makin [the] Tour Championship.”