Rory McIlroy is upbeat despite missing out on the Scottish Open title in a dramatic final day in East Lothian.

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.

Gotterup, built more like fellow New Jersey athlete Mike Trout than a golfer, also won the opposite-field Myrtle Beach Classic last year. The Genesis Scottish Open had one of the strongest fields of the year, and the perks are far greater.

American Chris Gotterup earned an invitation to the Open Championship by beating Rory McIlroy at the Scottish Open

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

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

Schauffele has yet to truly get going in 2025 -- but they are nevertheless looking to make one last push going into the final major of the year at Royal Portrush. Given their play across two days in Scotland,

It's a Sunday sell-out and anticipation hangs in the air. And welcome to the final day at the 2025 Scottish Open. There's plenty still in contention, but two golfers have a two-shot lead. One is Chris Gotterup, the 25-year-old American who set a course record 61 on Friday.