The Scottish pro Robert MacIntyre has won 3 DP World Tours and 2 PGA Tours. He won his first DP World Tour title in 2020 and the second in 2022. However, it took him just one year to win the other three titles in 2024. The sudden boost in his confidence and gameplay could possibly be attributed to the recent events in his life.

MacIntyre has been romantically involved with his girlfriend since mid-2023. And since then, his performance across all tours has improved. He moved from Oban and relocated to America with his girlfriend. Being away from home has clearly impacted the 27-year-old, as he told BBC Sport. But there is still hope, for the Scottish star has found warmth away from home in America, all thanks to his girlfriend, Shannon Hartley!

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Who is Robert MacIntyre’s girlfriend, Shannon Hartley?

Shannon maintains a very low social profile. Since she does not like to be in the limelight, there’s no publicly known information available about her birthday, hometown, parents, or education. However, some media houses have reported that she could have studied at Glasgow Caledonian University and works as a nurse with the NHS (National Health Service).

How did Shannon Hartley and Robert MacIntyre meet?

Robert MacIntyre has been seeing Shannon Hartley for a while now, how long exactly, though, remains a secret. That being said, the earliest photo of the two on Instagram is from July 2023. Hartley stood alongside MacIntyre and his team on the greens at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club at the 2023 Open Championship. The two have and continue to keep their relationship extremely private.

On one occasion, though, the pair grabbed the spotlight: MacIntyre’s debut at the 2023 Ryder Cup. Hartley had accompanied the Scotsman to Rome, along with the other European players and their partners. She was seen supporting MacIntyre from outside the ropes on the course, and at the after-party, the two even danced to The Proclaimers and celebrated their victory like true Scots!

Interestingly, Hartley also accompanies him to the majority of the events, along with his core team: Iain Stoddart (manager) and Simon Shanks (coach).

What does Shannon Hartley do for a living?

As Shannon loves to keep her life private, there’s no specific evidence of her professional life.

Even though not much is known publicly about Hartley yet, one thing is certain: She is MacIntyre’s rock while living on the go. He further cemented that sentiment by stating that whenever he felt lonely, she was around to support him and cheer him up. “I’ve had obviously my girlfriend,” he said when asked about the tough times he faced being away from home.

And as per the Scottish star, it has been a lot tougher than it looks. The separation from his country and the European circuit is taking quite a toll on Bob, and even with Hartley keeping him grounded, the problems don’t just go away.

Being miles away from his home, the DP World Tour has not worked in favor of Robert MacIntyre. The 27-year-old revealed to The Scotsman that the environment from the European Tour to the PGA Tour is drastically different. In Europe, he was mostly accompanied by players at dining, always had someone when struggling in the game, and the entire feel was more like a “family!”

However, at the PGA Tour, things are unfamiliar, and there’s “less of that big family feel that you get on the DP World Tour,” as per MacIntyre. To top it off, the Scottish pro expressed that now he can’t frequently fly home to be with his family when he’s feeling down. That, of course, makes Hartley’s roles in his life so much more important!

Robert seems to be someone who loves spending time with loved ones. Shannon is supporting him with his travel along the PGA Tours and FP World Tours, providing him with the essential support he needs to stay focused.