Robert MacIntyre announces support of My Name’5 Doddie Foundation

Robert MacIntyre will have a new name on the bag at this week’s US PGA Championship, with a special edition My Name’5 Doddie Foundation branded golf bag, specially manufactured by Vessel.

The charity is named after former Scotland rugby international Doddie Weir, and is committed to funding research to find effective treatments to motor neurone disease. Doddie died from the condition last November.

As well as carrying the foundation’s name on his bag, Bob has pledged to donate £500 for every birdie, and £1,000 for every eagle which is set to be matched by his long-term sponsor, Arnold Clark.

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Speaking from Oak Hill, Bob said: “Doddie was a huge personality both on and off the pitch, and will always be loved and respected far beyond the rugby world.

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“As a fellow Scot, he was inspirational and I count myself fortunate to have known him and loved the support he gave me with some of his nonsense messages at the most inappropriate of times!”

“Like everyone, I was inspired with the way that Doddie dealt with MND, and also the drive and enthusiasm he put behind raising money to help fund research to find effective treatments. So, if we can raise some money this week to help his Foundation continue his legacy, then that is something I will be very proud of.”

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Iain Stoddart, Bob’s manager, and also a good friend of Doddie, added: “I’m not sure how many people were aware, but Doddie really took an interest in golf and was very supportive of all of our guys.

“He loved watching Bob and Stevie [Gallacher] play, and you could always rely upon him to send some hilarious or mischievous messages even though we all knew he was fighting the most horrible of illnesses.”

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“Stevie and Doddie collaborated on many fund-raising initiatives through their respective Foundations, and I am delighted that now Bob also has a desire to get involved and contribute in the fight to find a cure for MND.”

Whilst Bob and Arnold Clark will be donating £500 for every birdie and £1000 for every eagle, fans will also be able to support the initiative by donating £5 or £10 per birdie & eagle respectively or by making a one-off donation via a link on Bob’s social media channels.