Robert MacIntyre doesn't get into politics, and he said President Donald Trump is just another spectator who will be at the Ryder Cup on Friday.
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Robert MacIntyre doesn't get into politics. He likes to focus on his golf.
At the end of his press conference Thursday, the Scot making his second appearance for Team Europe in the Ryder Cup was asked about President Donald Trump's appearance, as he's going to be at Bethpage Black on Friday to take in some action of the biennial bout.
"I just play golf. I don't — politics and stuff is out of my — I mean, I'm not bright enough, for one, to be worrying about politics. I'm worrying more about what goes on this week on the golf course," MacIntyre said.
"Yeah, as a European, we've got a job to do, and yeah, try and compete as hard as we can and hopefully win the Ryder Cup."
The Euros are looking for their first road win since 2012, and they brought back 11 of 12 players and the captain from the victorious team in Rome to try to get the job done.
But Friday is bound to be a madhouse. There are increased security measures at Bethpage Black with the president's attendance, and there's bound to be a buzz following him on the grounds. Add in the rowdy New York fans, it's going to be a cluster that could be a little bit more over-the-top than normal at a Ryder Cup in the President Trump's presence.
But Bobby Mac isn't concerned about Trump.
"It's just another spectator."
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Robert MacIntyre says Trump 'just another spectator' at Ryder Cup
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