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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
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Who is Chris Gotterup? What to know about the little-known player who beat Rory McIlroy
Chris Gotterup, a second-year PGA Tour player, beat Rory McIlroy by two shots to win the Genesis Scottish Open at the Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland. Gotterup (66) pulled way from a tie with McIlroy (68) with birdies at Nos. 10 and 12. Gotterup began the final round tied with McIlroy at 11-under par, including a second-round 61. Where is Chris Gotterup from? He was born in Easton, Md., on the state's Eastern Shore. His family moved to New Jersey and Gotterup eventually played golf at Rutgers for four years, earning Big Ten Player of the Year. Where did Chris Gotterup finish college? Gotterup transferred to Oklahoma for the 2021-22 season and had a stellar year. He had the third-lowest stroke average in Oklahoma history (69.83), was the Big 12 Player of the Year and earned two national awards, the Jack Nicklaus Award and the Fred Haskins Award. How did Chris Gotterup reach the PGA Tour? He earned conditional Korn Ferry Tour status for the 2022 season when he finished seventh on the PGA Tour University rankings. Gotterup tied for seventh as an amateur in the Puerto Rico Open, the best showing for a college player since Sam Burns at the 2017 Barbasol Championship, and then tied for fourth in the John Deere Classic. In 2023 Gotterup finished 23rd on the Korn Ferry Tour money list to earn his PGA Tour card. Has Chris Gotterup won on the PGA Tour? He captured the Myrtle Beach Classic in 2024 by six shots. He earned a two-year exemption onto the Tour with the victory. What are Chris Gotterup's strengths and weaknesses? He's long and finds the putting surface. Gotterup is seventh on the PGA Tour in driving distance (316.5 yards) and fifth in greens in regulation (71.16 percent). However, he has struggled with his putting. He is 126th in the PGA Tour's Strokes Gained Putting index. Chris Gotterup is from an athletic family His father Morten has won five New Jersey state amateur titles and his sister Anna plays lacrosse at the U.S. Naval Academy. Gotterup played lacrosse in high school. This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Who is Chris Gotterup? Here's what to know about the Scottish Open champion
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Scottie Scheffler Is Prepared To Quit Golf if Situation Arises
Scottie Scheffler Is Prepared To Quit Golf if Situation Arises originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Scottie Scheffler is the favorite heading into The Open Championship, despite an underwhelming finish last week at North Berwick. He'll be aiming to win the Claret Jug, bringing him one step closer to the prestigious Grand Slam, but it all means nothing to the World No. 1 without his family. Advertisement Last week, he revealed that golf is no longer his top priority. He loves the sport, but what matters even more is his family—his wife Meredith and son Bennett. This week, he made an even more shocking revelation. He's prepared to walk away from golf if it ever comes at their expense. "I love playing golf. I love being able to compete. I love living out my dreams." Scheffler expressed on Tuesday. "I love being a father. I love being able to take care of my son. I love being able to provide for my family out here playing golf." Scottie Scheffler plays his shot from the first tee during the second round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament.© Bill Streicher-Imagn Images "Every day when I wake up early to go put in the work, my wife thanks me for going out and working so hard. When I get home, I try and thank her every day for taking care of our son. That's why I talk about family being my priority, because it really is," he continued. Advertisement Scheffler's wife, Meredith, has been his biggest supporter. She's there to celebrate his victories and to console him in defeat. And with baby Bennett growing up, their little family looks lovely. So, Scheffler's decision comes as no surprise. "I'm blessed to be able to come out here and play golf, but if my golf ever started affecting my home life or it ever affected the relationship I have with my wife or my son, that's going to be the last day that I play out here for a living." Scheffler revealed. "This is not the be-all, end-all. This is not the most important thing in my life. That's why I wrestle with, why is this so important to me? Because I'd much rather be a great father than I would be a great golfer. At the end of the day, that's what's more important to me." he added. Advertisement Related: PGA Tour Makes Scottie Scheffler Announcement Before Open Championship This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Mail
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
BOB MacINTYRE REVEALS HIS DARK SIDE: Scottish star admits he has to be left alone for an hour after it's gone wrong on the golf course ... because he feels the need to smash something up!
Bob MacIntyre left North Berwick last Sunday in a mood that could kindly be called volcanic. His defence of The Genesis Scottish Open title, won with such joy in 2024, had ended miserably. He described his game as 'horrific' , and five words spun around his mind during a torturous back nine: get me out of here. In the end, he finished 17 shots off the pace at The Renaissance, but his personal disgust was obvious. There was no point trying to engage in small talk, and those close to MacIntyre knew full well not to attempt to offer any words of consolation as the fury fizzed within. Losing is part of a golfer's life. In many ways, they are similar to jockeys in that the good days, those moments in the sun, must be embraced. How they deal with the losses, though, is intriguing and MacIntyre was only too happy to provide a window into his world. 'I can do whatever I want for an hour,' he explained. 'Just anything I want.' It begged the obvious question: like what? 'You can break things,' he said with a smile that left you wondering whether he was serious. 'I can literally do whatever I want for an hour. After that hour is gone, my job's done. For an hour and a half before my round, two hours before my round, I'm preparing - so nobody gets in my way. 'It's warm-up, stretching, gym work, all of that. So there's a seven or eight-hour window when I'm working. If you have a bad day at work, you'll be annoyed, won't you? It's been difficult in the past to reset but, nowadays, there's so many tournaments you don't know what's coming the next week.' Hopeful for happier times at The Open at Royal Portrush this week, the 28-year-old Scot said: 'Actually, I thought Saturday, Sunday, I played better than I did Thursday, Friday. The scores didn't show that, but I wasn't in the thick of it, so there was no buzz for me. Sunday just wasn't a good day, but I'm here this week - and I'm as ready as I can be.' This exchange was all good natured, his audience laughing at times. Some might not like the idea he is so combustible behind-closed-doors but, equally, would he be the player he is - one with genuine potential of becoming a Major winner - without that flame burning within? 'I'm fiery on the golf course when I'm in tournament rounds,' he agreed. 'I'll drop a few bad words in there. I'll hit the bag. I'll say some harsh things, but that's what gets me going. If I walk around and I'm all happy I just made a double bogey or people are clapping, thanks very much, that's not me. 'I'm needing to smash something up. I want to rip a glove. I do something to get that anger out. It's better out than in for me. Some people, it's better for them holding it in. But, for me, it's get it out and then just do not let it affect the next shot. Simple.' If only that word applied to negotiating the four days when the Claret Jug is on the line. Conditions will be more suitable for MacIntyre and there is no doubt how much he enjoys these surrounds. This after all, is the place he made his Major debut in 2019 and finished sixth. Six years have flashed past in the blink of an eye. In the time since, he's won three times on the European Tour, played in the Ryder Cup and gone heartbreakingly close to winning the US Open. But you could just sense what it would mean to join the giants on this causeway. 'It was tough, standing on that first tee in 2019, with those nerves,' recalled MacIntyre 'You've always dreamed to play in these competitions. You've watched The Open on TV since you were a young kid - and there I was, I'd got to just live another dream. 'Yeah, it was difficult, but I got a little bit lucky when I managed to finish in just the proper time when the storm came in. I remember sitting in the players' dining area and it just kept blowing. I thought the roof was coming off the place. 'Then I was just like: 'Keep coming, keep coming!' I was just watching it, watching me get further up the leaderboard. It's a different week this week. I'm going to go out there and enjoy playing Royal Portrush again and give it my absolute best. That's all I can guarantee.' Play like he did at Oakmont and there is no reason why he can't be in the mix again. He took defeat to JJ Spaun with outstanding grace and there was no sense of 'what if' as he reflected on it. All he did was strengthen the suspicion that his turn might not be far away. 'I thought it was an absolutely brilliant effort,' said MacIntyre, who played 18 holes yesterday. 'When I finished, I thought: 'If someone beats that, fair play'. JJ played better during the week. But that's as good a performance as I can put in a round on probably the hardest golf course on the planet. 'I'm going to prepare the same as I've tried to every week. I'm going to try and win The Open.'
Daily Mail
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Robert MacIntyre opens up on his chances of winning The Open - and why his explosive personality HELPS him as he targets £2.3m purse
The invitation from Bob MacIntyre to allow your imagination to run wild was too good to turn down but it also came with a serious warning. MacIntyre left North Berwick on Sunday in mood that could kindly be called volcanic. His defence of The Genesis Scottish Open title, won with such joy in 2024, had ended miserably – his game, he said, was 'horrific' and five words spun around his mind during a tortuous back nine: get me out of here. In the end, he finished 17 shots off the pace but his personal disgust was obvious. There was no point trying to engage in small talk or those close MacIntyre knew full well not to attempt to offer any words of consolation as the fury fizzed within. Losing is part of a golfer's life; in many ways, they are similar to jockeys in that the good days, those moments in the sun, must be embraced. How they deal with those losses, though, is intriguing and MacIntyre was only too happy to provide a window into his world. 'I can do whatever I want for an hour,' he explained. 'Just anything I want.' It begged the obvious question: like what? 'You can break things,' he said with a smile that left you wondering whether he was serious. 'I can literally do whatever I want for an hour. After that hour is gone, my job's done. For an hour and a half before my round, two hours before my round, I'm preparing – so nobody gets in my way. 'It's warm-up, stretching, gym work, all of that. So there's a seven or eight-hour window when I'm working. If you have a bad day at work, you'll be annoyed, won't you? It's been difficult in the past to reset, but nowadays, there's so many tournaments, you don't know what's coming the next week. 'Actually, I thought Saturday, Sunday, I played better than I did Thursday, Friday. The scores didn't show that, but I wasn't in the thick of it, so there was no buzz for me. Sunday just wasn't a good day, but I'm here this week – and I'm as ready as I can be.' This exchange was all good natured, his audience laughing at times. Some might not like the idea he is so combustible behind-closed-doors but, equally, would he be the player he is – one with genuine potential of becoming a Major winner – without that flame burning within? 'I'm fiery on the golf course when I'm in tournament rounds,' he agreed. 'I'll drop a few bad words in there! I'll hit the bag. I'll say some harsh things, but that's what gets me going. If I walk around and I'm all happy I just made a double bogey or people are clapping, thanks very much, that's not me. 'I'm needing to smash something up. I want to rip a glove. I do something to get that anger out. It's better out than in for me. Some people, it's better for them holding it. But, for me, it's get it out and then just do not let it affect the next shot. Simple.' If only that word applied to negotiating the four days when The Claret Jug is on the line. Conditions will be more suitable for MacIntyre and there is no doubt how much he enjoys these surrounds: this, after all, was the place he made his Major debut in 2019 and finished sixth. Six years have flashed past in the blink of an eye. In the time since, he's won three times on the European Tour, played in the Ryder Cup and gone heartbreakingly close to winning The US Open but you could just sense what it would mean to join the giants on this causeway. 'It was tough, standing on that first tee in 2019, with those nerves,' MacIntyre, who is now 28, recalled. 'You've always dreamed to play in these competitions. You've watched The Open on TV since you were a young kid – and there I was, I'd got to just live another dream. 'Yeah, it was difficult, but I got a little bit lucky when I managed to finish in just the proper time when the storm came in. I remember sitting in the player's dining area and it just kept blowing. I thought the roof was coming off the place! 'Then I was just like: 'Keep coming, keep coming!' I was just watching it, watching me get further up the leaderboard. It's a different week this week. I'm going to go out there and enjoy playing Royal Portrush again and give it my absolute best. That's all I can guarantee.' Play like he did at Oakmont and there is no reason why he can't be in the mix again. He took defeat to JJ Spaum with outstanding grace and there was no sense of 'what if' as he reflected on it; all he did was strengthen the suspicion that his turn might not be far away. 'I thought it was an absolutely brilliant effort,' said MacIntyre, who played 18 holes yesterday. 'When I finished, I thought, if someone beats that, fair play. JJ played better during the week. But that's as good a performance as I can put in a round on probably the hardest golf course on the planet. 'I'm going to prepare the same as I've tried to every week. I'm going to try and win The Open.'
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Genesis Scottish Open 2025: Third-round tee times, pairings at The Renaissance Club
The Genesis Scottish Open continues Saturday at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland. Here's a look at third-round tee times and pairings for the event co-sanctioned by the PGA Tour and DP World Tour. The Genesis Scottish Open How to watch the PGA Tour's 2025 Genesis Scottish Open and ISCO Championship Advertisement Here's how to watch this week's pair of PGA Tour events, in Scotland and in Kentucky.
