Robert MacIntyre was up to the test of facing the No. 1 player in the world Saturday, holing a collection of big par putts and then delivering a 40-foot birdie on the final hole for a 2-under 68 and a four-shot lead over Scottie Scheffler in the BMW Championship.

Robert MacIntyre does Ryder Cup chances a world of good with opening 62; world No 1 and FedExCup defending champion Scottie Scheffler shoots 66, while Rory McIlroy records level-par 70; watch the BMW

MacIntyre stayed red-hot Friday just outside Baltimore, but now he will go head-to-head with Scheffler on Moving Day