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Chris Gotterup Wins Scottish Open With Two-Shot Victory Over McIlroy

Gotterup’s win at North Berwick secures his first Open Championship start at Royal Portrush, leaving him to turn his attention to next week’s links test.

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NORTH BERWICK, SCOTLAND - JULY 11: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts on the 11th hole on day two of the Genesis Scottish Open 2025 at The Renaissance Club on July 11, 2025 in North Berwick, Scotland. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Gotterup shot a 4-under 66 in Sunday’s final round to close at 15-under par and secure a two-stroke win over Rory McIlroy and Marco Penge.
  • He matched the Renaissance Club course record with a bogey-free 61 in round two, giving him a decisive momentum boost.
  • McIlroy posted a 66 in the third round to share the 54-hole lead but parred his final 10 holes and finished tied for second.
  • Marco Penge tied McIlroy at 13-under to share runner-up honors in his best result at a co-sanctioned PGA Tour and DP World Tour event.
  • The victory earns Gotterup one of the final qualifying spots for next week’s Open Championship at Royal Portrush.