PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — It was shortly after 2 in the afternoon Tuesday at Royal Portrush when Chris Gotterup emerged from a walkway and appeared at the first tee.

Chris Gotterup during the final round of the John Deere Classic earlier this month; July 6, 2025; Silvis, Illinois

From the Jersey Shore to the Scottish Coast, Chris Gotterup has laid claim to the biggest title of his professional golf career. Holding off fellow 54-hole leader Rory McIlroy at the Renaissance Club,

Chris Gotterup came up with the clutch shots on the biggest stage he has faced Sunday, taking down crowd favorite Rory McIlroy with a 4-under 66 in a two-shot

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Chris Gotterup shot a four-under-par 66 to outduel Rory McIlroy and win the Genesis Scottish Open on Sunday at North Berwick. Gotterup's 15-under total was two strokes better than McIlroy and England's Marco Penge at the Renaissance Club. Gotterup won for ...