Chris Gotterup won the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open, securing his biggest career victory and a spot in the Open Championship. Gotterup, ranked 158th in the world before the tournament, held off a competitive field including Rory McIlroy to win by two strokes.

Chris Gotterup, ranked No. 158 in the world, topped Masters champion and No. 2 Rory McIlroy at the Scottish Open. What to know about Gotterup.

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."