Valspar Championship: Robert MacIntyre adds Ryder Cup score to caddie's bib

Robert MacIntyre chose to add the final Ryder Cup score to caddie Mike Burrows' bib

Robert MacIntyre taunted his American hosts at the Valspar Championship in Florida by labelling his caddie's bib with Europe's Ryder Cup-winning score.

MacIntyre took advantage of a quirk of the tournament that allows players to choose wording for their caddie's bib.

The Scot opted for 'EUR 16.5-11.5 USA' in reference to the USA's heavy defeat by Europe in Rome in September.

Among mixed responses on social media, Ryder Cup Europe posted on X: "He's only gone and done it. We approve."

Their USA counterparts responded: "Never too soon to start thinking about Bethpage in 2025."

Meanwhile, the official PGA Tour account asked: "Too soon?"

MacIntyre, 27, was unbeaten with two and a half points at the Marco Simone Country Club as Luke Donald's side won back the Ryder Cup, but he did not pair up with English caddie Mike Burrows until a month later.

Making his ninth appearance on the PGA Tour this season, MacIntyre has missed the cut in half of his previous events.

A one-under-par opening round at the Valspar Championship left him six off the lead set by America's Kevin Streelman.