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Daily Mail
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Chris Gotterup overjoyed to edge out fans' favourite Rory McIlroy in Scottish Open head-to-head
Chris Gotterup revelled in his role as party-pooper after beating Rory McIlroy down the stretch to win the Genesis Scottish Open. The big-hitting American fired an excellent 66 on the final day at The Renaissance to get the better of the Masters champion. Gotterup, 25, who had equalled the course record last Friday with a 61, savoured the greatest day of his career thus far. He pocketed the winner's cheque for close to £1.2million and also booked a place in this week's Open Championship at Royal Portrush. Playing alongside the most popular golfer on the planet, he afforded himself a smile afterwards and acknowledged not many in the crowd were pulling for him. 'Yeah, I was definitely the villain out there a little bit,' said Gotterup, whose only other victory came on the PGA Tour last year in the Myrtle Beach Classic. 'There was a lot of people chanting 'Rory' and not many people chanting 'Chris'. Rory is one of the best to ever do it. 'I knew it was going to be a battle. I'm happy I was able to edge him out and get the job done. I was pretty choked-up afterwards. I felt like I was mentally prepared and dealt with things well. My goal was to hang in there tough and I felt like I did that really. 'I know this tournament is special to Scotland and everyone in the golf world for the most part. 'I mean, you look at the names on the board, they have it in the gym every day, and I'm so happy to put my name up next to those guys.' Asked if it was the greatest day of his career, he replied: 'Yeah, I would say so. Winning last year for the first time was great, but this feels like more validation and kind of like the next step.' Gotterup had been due to travel back to America this week to play in the Barracuda Championship in California. Instead, he will now make the short hop to Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. 'It feels great to be cancelling those flights — I might do it right now in front of you,' he joked. 'It's my first Open Championship and I'm really excited to get over to Portrush. I'm happy I'm not flying all the way from here to California, that's for sure.' Gotterup revealed he had to overcome a warning for slow play during his final round, something which he felt was totally unjust. He added: 'We got warned on, like, 13 for pace, which was a little odd because we were waiting all day. 'Then we got to 15 and I got individually timed, which was shocking, and so that got my blood going a little bit more than it was already going trying to win a golf tournament. 'I am proud of how I held it together and made some good putts. Once I made the birdie on 16, I kind of felt like it was my tournament to lose from there.'
Daily Record
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
What time do Rory McIlroy, Bob MacIntyre and stars go out on sell out Sunday at the Scottish Open?
Elite field ready to go on rejigged final day at The Renaissance Joint title-leader Rory McIlroy backs up the all-star cast on sell-out Sunday at The Renaissance. The Genesis Scottish Open is now at the business end with the field trimmed for the weekend. Due to forecast fog, tournament officials have been forced to rejig the timings for the final round and send groups out in mostly three balls off two separate tees, the first and the 10th. However, the cream of the game are still on all show in East Lothian with a log-jam of superstar trios going out for round three. Play starts at 11.30am off the first with Sebastian Soderberg, Alejandro Del Rey and Yannik Paul leading out Game 1. Defending champion Bob MacIntyre starts his Sunday off the 10th tee at 12.50pm alongside Ryan Fox and Padraig Harrington. Grant Forrest begins on the opening hole with Justin Rose and Michael Kim at midday and he's quickly followed by Viktor Hovland's group at 12.40pm. World No.1 Scottie Scheffler is off 10 minutes after the Norwegian with Ludvig Aberg amongst the next-again grouping. The final group starts their last round at 1.40pm with Wyndham Clark joining joint-leaders Chris Gotterup and McIlroy, who is aiming for a second win at the tournament following his success in 2023. McIlroy believes he's getting back into the form which saw him win the Masters and complete a career Grand Slam in April as he bids to follow-up his Renaissance win from two years ago. Record attendance will be set across the week at the event co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour and PGA Tour, with the capacity of 23,000 hit on Saturday. With interest in the event booming, it's sold-out again on Sunday as Rory Colville, Genesis Scottish Open Championship Director, said: 'The Genesis Scottish Open has continued to grow every year, with the stars of global golf gathering at Renaissance Club, and an increased fan experience, including the Fringe by the Tee stage in the Fan Zone and the Sixth Hole Stadium Experience. We're looking forward to welcoming our best ever crowd to the event.' Selected Sunday Tee-Times 11.34am: Aaron Rai, Adam Scott (first tee) 12.00pm: Tommy Fleetwood, Nico Echavarria, Brian Harman (tenth tee) 12.00pm: Grant Forrest, Michael Kim, Justin Rose (first tee) 12.20pm: Harry Hall, Victor Perez, Justin Thomas (first tee) 12.40pm: Viktor Hovland, Romain Langasque, Andy Sullivan (first tee) 12.5pm: Scottie Scheffler, Francesco Laporta, Kristoffer Reitan (first tee) 12.50pm: Ryan Fox, Bob MacIntyre, Padraig Harington (tenth tee) 1.00pm: Daniel Berger, Connor Syme, Sam Stevens (tenth tee) 1.00pm: Nicolai Hojgaard, Ludvig Aberg, Matti Schmid (first tee) 1.30pm: Matt Fitzpatrick, Marco Penge, Jake Knapp (first tee) 1.40pm: Wyndham Clark, Chris Gotterup, Rory McIlroy (first tee)
Daily Mail
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
McIlroy back to his best after roaring up Scottish Open leaderboard with a four-under 66
Rory McIlroy has laid down the gauntlet to his rivals at the Genesis Scottish Open — insisting he is now back to his very best. McIlroy roared up the leaderboard yesterday with an impressive round of 66 at The Renaissance, moving him into a share of the lead heading into today's final round. He is joined on 11-under par by Chris Gotterup of America, with former US Open champions Wyndham Clark and Matt Fitzpatrick among the chasing pack just two shots back. But McIlroy fired an ominous warning to the rest of the field, with the Masters champion insisting that his game is now at the same level as when he won at Augusta. 'I think I'm pretty close to being back to the level I was at going into the Masters,' said McIlroy, who is looking to land a second Scottish Open title after winning here two years ago. 'I think I've had a little bit of a lull, which I feel is understandable. So I'm just getting back to the level that I know that I can play at. 'It is my first realistic chance to win since the Masters. I've had a great season. I won at Pebble. I won the Players (Championship, at Sawgrass). 'When you do something that you've been dreaming your whole life to do (the career grand slam), it was a huge moment in my life. I I just needed that little bit of time after that. 'To be back here for last couple weeks, and feel like I could actually digest all of it, I feel like I came to this tournament with renewed enthusiasm and excitement for the rest of the year. 'Once I made those three birdies in a row to finish on Thursday night, it felt like: 'Okay, I'm in the golf tournament and I can build on that momentum'. That's what I've done over the last couple days. 'Hopefully we can get things finished here and be able to watch a little bit of the Wimbledon final. That would be nice.' The tee times have been adjusted for today's final round due to an expected Haar rolling in off the Firth of Forth amid soaring temperatures. A two-tee start will be in operation in order to condense the times as much as possible, with McIlroy playing in the final group alongside rivals Clark and Gotterup. With the course baking in the red-hot temperatures and starting to play very firm, McIlroy believes this is the best it has ever played for the Scottish Open. A critic of The Renaissance at times in the past, he said: 'I think the best it's ever played is this year because of how firm it is. 'It's a real fiery links test that you have to, or at least you have the option to play the ball on the ground if you want to. 'This golf course has evolved a lot over the time we've been coming here and it's certainly grown on me, not just because of the results, but I think it plays more and more like a links course every year we come back.'
Daily Record
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Security guard for Rory McIlroy in incredible act of kindness at Scottish Open as he helps stricken spectator
Bodyguard does his bit to aid stricken spectator at the Scottish Open Brilliant Rory McIlroy is classy on the golf course as he has streaked to a career Grand Slam. And his personal security guard Andy Dawber also displayed real quality off the course with his actions and show of compassionate kindness at the Genesis Scottish Open. McIlroy carries iconic status and crowds flock to follow him every time he sets foot onto the course. It was no different on day one at The Renaissance as throngs of fans lined the fairways in East Lothian to catch a glimpse of the superstar in action. Glorious sunshine bathed the venue and the hot temperatures became too much for one gentleman who was struggling at the second tee as McIlroy and his group arrived at the area. Spotting the situation, McIlroy's security man went to join in helping the stricken individual who was toiling badly in the heat. While the playing group, which also included Open champion Xander Schauffele and Norwegian hero Viktor Hovland, had to move on after their tee shots and up the fairway to continue their first round, the bodyguard made sure he stayed with the stricken spectator and continued to assist until the paramedics arrived onto the scene to take over. It was a scene noted by many of the fans who were around the situation and praiseworthy of the actions with marshals further forward on the front nine are also understood to have acknowledged the consideration and efforts of McIlroy's main man. Dawber is a man who goes about his business quietly as he works in the background with pictures of him scarce. Thursday's baking temperatures are set to be eclipsed on Friday as day two of the championship roared into action at 7am. McIlroy, Schauffele and Hovland were again joined by an enormous early-morning crowd as they set off at 8.28am from the 10th tee to continue their attempts to lift the title. Both the Northern Irishman and the American already have their names on the trophy having both won at Renaissance prior to Bob MacIntyre 12 months ago. Schauffele claimed his victory at the track in 2022, while McIlroy pipped MacIntyre to the trophy in 2023 with his electric finish to the tournament. The tournament is a global event and a sell-out crowd of around 22,000 is expected to swarm the fairways on Saturday with mass attendances due for Sunday's final round, too. McIlroy will then return home to Northern Ireland for The Open Championship at Royal Portrush with an astounding 278,000 set to attend the 153rd Championship.
Newsweek
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Scottie Scheffler Answers The Open or U.S. Open; Best Chance at Next Major
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler has two of the four major titles under his belt, putting him halfway to the career Grand Slam. Given his dominance in professional golf over the past two seasons, the golf world is no longer talking about whether or not he'll achieve the feat, but rather how quickly he'll get there. During his press conference prior to the Genesis Scottish Open, Scheffler was flat out asked which of the two titles he's missing could come first. The world's top-ranked player delved into the matter, with a detailed analysis of the specifics of both events, and his opinion seems to lean slightly toward the Open Championship: "Over here, there's just more options," he said. Scottie Scheffler of the United States talks to the media during a press conference prior to the Genesis Scottish Open 2025 at The Renaissance Club on July 09, 2025 in North Berwick, Scotland. Scottie Scheffler of the United States talks to the media during a press conference prior to the Genesis Scottish Open 2025 at The Renaissance Club on July 09, 2025 in North Berwick, Scheffler spoke about the different possibilities offered by links courses, something he said is not the same with the US Open setups: "Around the greens here, for example, when we're in the States, if we're practicing short game around the green, playing a practise round, I probably will use two clubs. I'll use a 60-degree and a 56," he said. "Here, I'm bringing like five or six clubs, sometimes all the way down to an 8-iron. To me, it's a much more traditional style of golf where you can tell that the game is invented over here." This is not to say that Scheffler is discrediting the US Open, quite the opposite: "I like both styles of golf. I love getting beat up at the U.S. Open. That's a fun battle between us and the golf course. And coming over here, like I said, you get to do a lot of stuff I wouldn't normally do." Scottie Scheffler (perfectly) summing up links golf today... — Jamie Kennedy (@jamierkennedy) July 9, 2025 Links Golf Suits Scottie Scheffler Very Well It must be said that Scottie Scheffler has demonstrated excellent mastery of links golf, despite rarely playing on these types of courses. Suffice it to say that he has only played four editions of the Open Championship and has never finished outside the top 25. Two of his finishes included him in the top 10. This occurred in 2021 at Royal St. George's, when he finished tied for eighth at 7-under, eight strokes behind the winner, Collin Morikawa; and in 2024, when he finished tied for seventh at 1-under, eight strokes behind the champion, Xander Schauffele. His other European links course experience comes from playing the Scottish Open at The Renaissance. There, he missed the cut in 2022 and finished tied for third in 2023. It's fair to say that his results at the US Open have also been outstanding, with four top-10 finishes in eight starts, including a runner-up finish and a third-place finish. He also won the Low Amateur award in 2017. Overall, Scheffler has been relentless in major championships over the past four seasons. In 15 starts (2022-2025), he has won three and finished in eight other top-10s, with only one missed cut. More Golf: Max Homa's Perfect Reaction to John Deere Hater's $2K Venmo Request
