American Chris Gotterup will have an extended stay in the U.K. after winning the Scottish Open and earning a spot in next week's British Open.

From the Jersey Shore to the Scottish Coast, Chris Gotterup has laid claim to the biggest title of his professional golf career. Holding off fellow 54-hole leader Rory McIlroy at the Renaissance Club,

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.

Watch the winning putt as world number 158 Chris Gotterup held off Rory McIlroy to win the 2025 Scottish Open.

The 2025 Genesis Scottish Open, an event co-sanctioned on the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour, concluded on Sunday with Chris Gotterup holding off Rory McIlroy to hoist the trophy and taking home a big check. First-place money at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland, was $1.575 million out of the $9 million purse.

Rory McIlroy shares the lead at the Genesis Scottish Open and says he's nearly back to his Masters-winning form.