Chris Gotterup wins the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open, defeating Rory McIlroy and proving he belongs among golf’s best.

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,

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After outdueling Masters champion Rory McIlroy head-to-head to win for the second time on the PGA Tour and earning his first berth in the forthcoming British Open at Royal Portrush, Chris Gotterup struggled for what seemed like the first time all day. Winning the Genesis Scottish Open was quite the challenge. Talking about it was even more so.

American Chris Gotterup will have an extended stay in the U.K. after winning the Scottish Open and earning a spot in next week's British Open.

Chris Gotterup's win at the Scottish Open came after a slow-play warning that left him rather frustrated, which he used to fend off Rory McIlroy for the title.

The Genesis Scottish Open has delivered since becoming a co-sanctioned event on the PGA TOUR and DP World Tour, with Xander Schauffele

Here's the total purse, payout breakdown and winner's share for the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open, played at the Renaissance Club.

While Rory McIlroy was battling Clark and Gotterup at the Renaissance Club, Spieth shared a personal milestone that lit up social media. "We added a new member to the foursome – Sully Spieth! Everyone is doing great," he posted on Instagram, announcing the birth of his third child.

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