Robert MacIntyre credits patience for his second-round 69 at The Open Championship, keeping him in contention with the leaders. He noted the challenging conditions at Royal Birkdale, with fast fairways making bunkers a constant threat. "You've just got to pick the right shot to land it softer," MacIntyre explained, emphasizing the need for strategic play.

MacIntyre's round saw his first birdie on the 14th hole. Despite turning in one over par, he managed to finish at four under for the championship. He highlighted a crucial putt on the 14th and a skillful recovery on the 16th as key moments in grinding out his score. "It's a great spot to be in. I couldn't ask for a better position after the start I had today," he stated.

He also commented on the exceptional play of others, including Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns, who matched the lowest round ever recorded at a men's major with 8-under-par 62s. MacIntyre expressed awe at their performance, stating, "eight under par is outrageous," while acknowledging the skill of the world's best players.