He will go on to become a serial winner
Those are life-changing figures for a young man, but Gallacher does not believe that Macintyre will be seduced by the trappings of his success.
“Bob won’t change,” states the 45-year-old Gallacher (inset).
“He’s a likeable kid, and he’s very grounded.
“He still lives in Oban, he’s still playing shinty and he’s right down to earth.
He has a good coach and manager, which is so important these days.
“He loves playing – you can see by how many tournaments he’s played this year – and that won’t change.”
At 88th in the standings, Gallacher didn’t qualify for Dubai. Instead he is back in Scotland beginning his practice for a return to the course in the Middle East in January.
But having won this year’sindian Open – in March – his first title for five years, it has been a successful season for the Linlithgow-based golfer.
Especially so when so many new names have emerged on the European Tour, led by Macintyre along with fellow Challenge Tour graduate Victor Perez, the winner of the Alfred Dunhill Links, and American
Kurt Kitayama, who came through Q School.
“The win was one of the best I’ve had,” Stephen reflects. “I had a couple of poor years and I have come through that.
“And it was great to win with my son, Jack, on the bag.
“I’ve played over 500 events and won four times, so that shows how tough it is to win. And it is getting tougher.
“When I came on Tour, there was a gulf between the pros and the amateurs, and I had won a lot at amateur level.
“Now there is no adjustment period. And the guys coming off the Challenge Tour this year have been so good. It’s bonkers.”