Scottish duo Andy Murray and Robert MacIntyre draw crowds at Kingsbarns on day two of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship delivered another crowd-pleasing pairing as Andy Murray teamed up with Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre for their round at Kingsbarns on day two. The tournament’s official account shared a look-back video highlighting moments from their loop, underlining why the pro-am remains one of the most watchable weeks on the calendar.
Set along the North Sea, Kingsbarns offers a modern links test with generous visuals but little margin for error once the wind freshens. It rewards commitment off the tee and precise distance control into greens that present subtle contours and tight run-offs—an ideal stage for a creative ball-striker like MacIntyre and a fiercely competitive athlete in Murray, whose feel and focus have translated well to the pro-am format over the years.
Kingsbarns context for Murray and MacIntyre
In the Dunhill format, chemistry matters. The professional guides lines, strategy and wind management; the amateur supplies rhythm, patience and timely shots. Kingsbarns’ risk-reward par fives and exposed seaside stretches make club selection and trajectory control particularly important. MacIntyre’s ability to shape shots and flight wedges low can keep the ball under the breeze, while Murray’s competitive instincts and short-game work help navigate tricky surrounds. For local fans, the duo adds a distinctly Scottish flavour to day two’s rotation.
Dunhill Links format: why day two matters
The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship is played across three courses—St Andrews (Old Course), Carnoustie and Kingsbarns—over the first three days, with the final round traditionally staged at the Old Course. Professionals compete for the individual title while also partnering an amateur in the team competition. Day two is often where teams settle into their pace after adjusting to links conditions on day one, and where a clean card or a late birdie run can set up a strong weekend at St Andrews.
Kingsbarns typically yields scoring chances when wind stays manageable, but coastal gusts can turn conservative into sensible in a hurry. Smart misses—short of hole locations, favoring uphill putts—are invaluable. The video clip underscores the pro-am’s lighter touch: moments of interaction with spectators, shared smiles and quick debriefs between shots that still sit inside a professional framework of yardages and trajectories.
What the video shows from Kingsbarns
The footage focuses on the experience as much as the execution: crisp iron swings, tidy wedge motions, and the kind of course-management exchanges that links golf demands. You catch the cadence of a team building a round—checking wind, picking conservative targets when needed, then pressing when the hole offers room. The crowd response reflects the event’s unique blend of elite competition and relaxed access, a hallmark that keeps Dunhill Links among the most fan-friendly weeks in golf.
For Murray and MacIntyre, a successful day at Kingsbarns is less about fireworks and more about control—finding fairways, managing spin into firming greens, and leaving uphill looks. The clip is a neat snapshot of that approach and a reminder of what makes this week special: world-class venues, a Scottish setting that celebrates the game’s roots, and a pro-am format that lets personalities shine without compromising competitive edge.