Who is Chris Gotterup? World no. 158 who won the Scottish Open over Rory, then finished third at The Open in his major debut

Chris Gotterup, ranked 158, became a golf sensation in 2025. The 26-year-old won the Genesis Scottish Open, defeating Rory McIlroy. He also secured third position at The Open during his major debut. Gotterup, a New Jersey native, previously excelled at Rutgers and Oklahoma. He won his first title at the Myrtle Beach Classic in 2024.