Adam Scott has, agonisingly, just missed out on his first PGA triumph for four years after an inspired - but fortuitous - finish enabled home favourite Robert MacIntyre to snatch victory from him in the Scottish Open.
The evergreen Australian had looked on course to pick up another big win two days before his 44th birthday as he led the prestigious pre-British Open event at the Renaissance Club in North Berwick on Sunday, two shots clear with MacIntyre having just three to play.
But just as the Queenslander was dreaming of his first win since the Genesis Invitational in February 2020, European Ryder Cup player McIntyre enjoyed a moment of good fortune that altered the complexion of the tournament.