Chris Gotterup holds off Rory McIlroy for win
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Gotterup held on late on Sunday to top McIlroy and the rest of the field and win the Genesis Scottish Open. That marked his second career PGA Tour win and earned the 25-year-old one of the final spots into next week's British Open.
Chris Gotterup shot 61 on Friday to take control of the Genesis Scottish Open and then closed it out Sunday with a 66. He earned his second PGA Tour title, finishing two shots clear of Rory McIlroy and Marco Penge. Here’s a look at the final leaderboard for those who made the cut at the Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland:
Chris Gotterup held off the challenge of Rory McIlroy to claim his maiden DP World Tour title at the Genesis Scottish Open and a ticket to next week’s Open Championship.The 25-year-old American, who went into the final day as joint leader with the Northern Irishman on 11 under par,
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Field Level Media on MSNRory McIlroy finishes second behind Gotterup at Scottish OpenChris Gotterup shot a four-under-par 66 to outduel Rory McIlroy and win the Genesis Scottish Open on Sunday at North Berwick.
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