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USA Today
4 days ago
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- USA Today
Chris Gotterup odds to win the 2025 Open Championship
The Open Championship details and info Watch golf on Fubo! Gotterup odds to win The Open Championship PGA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 2:58 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Gotterup odds to finish in the top 5 at The Open Championship Gotterup odds to finish in the top 10 at The Open Championship Other betting markets for Gotterup at The Open Championship Gotterup recent performances Gotterup has played 21 tournaments this season, and he has earned one win . In his past four tournaments, Gotterup has finished first once. Gotterup has qualified for the weekend in four straight events.
Miami Herald
4 days ago
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- Miami Herald
Chris Gotterup earns second career win with victory at Scottish Open
The biggest win of Chris Gotterup's career brought an emotional response. Gotterup shot a 4-under par 66 to outduel Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy and win the Genesis Scottish Open on Sunday at North Berwick, Scotland. 'This is awesome,' Gotterup said, fighting back tears. 'I'm not going to be able to keep it together.' But he kept it together at key moments in the final round. Gotterup's 15-under 265 total was two strokes better than McIlroy and England's Marco Penge at The Renaissance Club. Gotterup won for the second time on the PGA Tour. Sunday's outcome guaranteed him a spot during the coming week in The Open Championship. Penge shot 66 in the final round and McIlroy posted 68. McIlroy, aiming to win the tournament for the second time in three years, led after back-to-back birdies on the fourth and fifth holes. But after a birdie on No. 8, he had pars across each of the last 10 holes. 'Chris played a great round of golf,' McIlroy said. 'He was so solid. Made the bogey on 15 but bounced back with a really nice birdie on 16. Yeah, after he got a couple ahead, I just couldn't claw back.' Denmark's Nicolai Hojgaard (64) and England's Matt Fitzpatrick (67) shared fourth place at 12 under. Gotterup used four birdies on a six-hole stretch ending at No. 12 to move to the top. He held a two-shot edge until his bogey on No. 15, where he hit his tee shot in the rough. But on the next hole, Gotterup rolled in a 10-foot birdie for a two-shot advantage again. He sensed it was a key situation. 'This is it,' he said of the moment, 'and it went right in the center.' Gotterup said he was most proud of how he held steady during the crucial stretches. 'It's just so cool,' he said. 'I played really well this week, and I knew today was going to be tough. I hung in there like a champ and finished it off in style.' Now with the opportunity to stay in Europe and play in The Open Championship, Gotterup will show up with new-found confidence. 'I was a one-time champion,' he said. 'Two-time champ sounds a lot better. I know what I'm capable of and I know when I feel the way I did today, I can beat the best.' McIlroy, the Masters champion, said he's in a good groove as he looks ahead to the coming week as he'll try to win a major for the second time this year. 'It has been a great week,' he said. 'Missing the trophy, that's about it.' Like Gotterup, Hojgaard also secured a spot in the Open Championship based on his work in Scotland. 'I knew what was on the line,' Hojgaard said. 'I did the same thing in '23, actually. So I've done it before, and I kind of knew my game was in a good place.' The best round of the day belonged to England's Justin Rose, who shot 63 and moved to sixth place at 11 under, which was one shot better than Austria's Sepp Straka (67). 'That's maybe about as clean a round as I've played all year to be honest with you,' Rose said. 'People think about the Masters but there were a few bogeys in there whereas today was 7 birdies, virtually no long putts holed. It was just a very, very clean round of golf.' World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler finished tied for eighth at 9 under after his second 67 of the tournament. Colombia's Nico Echavarria, who began on the back nine, hit a hole-in-one on the par-3 sixth hole, with the ball dribbling into the cup. He had a 67 for the round and was at 5 under for the tournament. 'It's a tiny, tiny small part of the green where the pin is, and decided to go right at it,' Echavarria said. 'Good line by the caddie.' Defending champion Robert MacIntyre of Scotland had a 71 for the second time in the tournament and finished at 2 over and tied for 65th. Because of weather concerns mostly related to fog, tee times were moved up and golfers were placed in threesomes. Field Level Media 2025 - All Rights Reserved
Irish Daily Mirror
4 days ago
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- Irish Daily Mirror
Rory McIlroy shows true colours with classy gesture after Scottish Open defeat
Rory McIlroy came so close to winning the Scottish Open on Sunday before ultimately missing out by two strokes to underdog Chris Gotterup. McIlroy led at one point on Sunday at the Renaissance Club, but a string of 10 Pars in a row opened the door for 25-year-old Gotterup to pick up the biggest win of his career so far. After the round, McIlroy and Gotterup retreated to the starter's hut to sign their scorecards and make the result official. As Gotterup finished signing his card, video footage shows McIlroy graciously congratulating the American on an unbelievable win. Speaking to Sky Sports after his round, Gotterup, who will now play at The Open in Portrush this week, said of his win: "Amazing. It's all hitting me. "It's just so cool. I played really well this week. I knew today was going to be tough and I hung in there like a champ and finished it off in style. 'I felt pretty good, shockingly, on the first tee today, I felt comfortable. I knew I was playing well this week and I felt like I was ready for the challenge. That's why I practise and that's why I play, to play against the best. 'It was a pleasure to be out there with [McIlroy] and obviously all the support that he gets is amazing, but it was nice to kind of ruin that a little bit.' Naturally, McIlroy was disappointed with not getting the result, however, he recognised that it was Gotterup's time to shine and was magnanimous in defeat. It wasn't all bad for Rory however as Sunday marked his best finish since winning The Masters in April, and having struggled for form since then, McIlroy is finally feeling like his game is back in decent shape. 'I'm really happy with where everything is," McIlroy said on Sunday, "Looking forward to getting to Portrush tonight and getting out onto the golf course early tomorrow and just turning my attention to that.' Elaborating on how his game feels, he said: 'I controlled my ball flight, some of the iron shots I hit, especially today, sort of the 5-iron into 12 after Chris hit it in close," McIlroy said. "Getting stuck behind the tree on 11 and hitting a great third shot in there making par. Iron play was great. "I feel like I did enough good things off the tee. Everything is in a really good spot and I'm happy with how my game progressed as the week went on.' McIlroy has admitted that motivation has been an issue for him since clinching the career Grand Slam at Augusta National earlier this year, but he doesn't see that as being a problem for this week. 'Look, if I can't get motivated to get up for an Open Championship at home, then I don't know what can motivate me.'
Irish Daily Mirror
4 days ago
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- Irish Daily Mirror
Rory McIlroy's X-rated assessment of Scottish Open greens after Gotterup's win
Rory McIlroy didn't mince words about the North Berwick greens following a missed putt at the Scottish Open. The Northern Irish golfer clinched a second-place finish on Sunday, although he couldn't help but express his dissatisfaction with the playing conditions during his round. "The greens are so s***," he blurted out after watching his putt drift away at the Renaissance Club. Yet this didn't undermine what was generally a solid performance, as McIlroy now looks ahead to the Open in Portrush just around the corner. The 36 year old narrowly missed the top spot by two strokes to American competitor Chris Gotterup. Heading into the final day tied for first place, McIlroy didn't manage to capitalise on his position while other golfers, such as Mike Penge and Matt Fitzpatrick, had their turns leading during the day's play. Gotterup earned one of the final spots at the Open, along with Nicolai Hojgaard after finishing fourth with Fitzpatrick. Despite failing to convert a win, McIlroy was happy with his performance in Scotland. And the Masters champion was heading immediately to Portrush as he goes in search of another major. "It's been a great week," said McIlroy. "I'm really happy with where my game is; the way I played over the weekend; the shots that I hit, how I controlled my ball flight. "It has been a great week. Missing the trophy, that's about it. "No frustration. I'm really happy with where everything is. Looking forward to getting to Portrush tonight and getting out on to the golf course early tomorrow and just turning my attention to that. "But I feel like I've gotten out of this week everything that I wanted. I feel like my game got a little better each and every day. Everything is in a really good spot." Gotterup, 25, meanwhile was very pleased with his performance and was happy to compete with McIlroy throughout the day. "Amazing. It's all hitting me. It's just so cool," said "I played really well this week. I knew today was going to be tough and I hung in there like a champ and finished it off in style. "I felt pretty good, shockingly, on the first tee today, I felt comfortable. I knew I was playing well this week and I felt like I was ready for the challenge. "That's why I practise and that's why I play, to play against the best. It was a pleasure to be out there with [McIlroy] and obviously all the support that he gets is amazing, but it was nice to kind of ruin that a little bit."
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Why Chris Gotterup's emotional win makes me believe golf's future is bright
Why Chris Gotterup's emotional win makes me believe golf's future is bright originally appeared on Athlon Sports. You know that moment when you are watching sports and something just feels right? That is exactly what happened when Chris Gotterup broke down in tears beside the Genesis Scottish Open trophy on Sunday. Here was this 25-year-old from New Jersey, barely able to speak, rubbing his eyes after pulling off one of the most beautiful upsets I have seen in years. Advertisement And honestly? It was precisely what golf needed. Look, I love Rory McIlroy. The guy is a generational talent and watching him play is pure poetry. But there is something magical about seeing an underdog rise to the occasion when the entire world expects the superstar to win. That Scottish crowd came to watch McIlroy claim his 30th PGA Tour title, and instead they witnessed something even better — the birth of golf's next star. What struck me most was not just that Gotterup won, but how he won. This was not some weak-field event where the stars stayed home. This was one of the strongest fields of the year, and Gotterup did not just survive — he thrived. After that opening bogey when he drove into a bunker (my heart was in my throat for him), he could have completely unraveled. Instead, he showed us something special: the kind of mental toughness that cannot be taught. Advertisement The shot that sealed it for me was that dart to 2 feet on the 12th hole. While McIlroy was missing from 4 feet, Gotterup was ice-cold under the most pressure he had ever faced. That is when I knew we were watching something different. This was not luck — this was arrival. Here is why this victory matters so much for golf: it proves the dream is still alive. Gotterup was not some blue-chip prospect who dominated junior golf and sailed through the ranks. He shot 100 in one of his first college practice rounds (yes, really). He transferred schools. He struggled with injuries. He spent months wondering if his Myrtle Beach win was just a fluke. Sound familiar? That is because it is the story of so many golfers grinding away on mini-tours and in Monday qualifiers, wondering if they will ever get their shot. Gotterup's breakthrough reminds us that talent can emerge from anywhere, that persistence pays off, and that sometimes the most compelling stories come from the most unexpected places. What I love most is how raw and honest his reaction was. In an era where so many athletes seem media-trained to perfection, Gotterup's tears felt genuine. "Everyone at home … this is awesome. I'm not going to be able to keep it together," he said. That vulnerability, that pure joy — it is what makes sports beautiful. Advertisement His former coach at Rutgers said it best: "He's gonna win majors. He keeps breaking through new ceilings." I am not ready to make that prediction yet, but I will tell you what — after watching him outplay McIlroy on one of golf's biggest stages, I am definitely not betting against him. The victory earned him his first Open Championship appearance and his first Masters invitation, but more importantly, it gave golf something it desperately needs: a new face to root for. Someone who represents the possibility that with enough heart, determination, and maybe a little magic, anything can happen. That is the beauty of golf, is it not? On any given Sunday, someone like Chris Gotterup can step up and remind us why we fell in love with this game in the first place. Related: The Story with Rory: McIlroy's Post-Masters Struggles Show Human Side of Greatness Related: Why Links Golf and Britain's Ancient Courses Hit Differently Than Anything We Have in America Related: Golf Has Never Been Cooler: How the Sport Conquered Pop Culture This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
