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

Gotterup finished two shots clear of McIlroy and Marco Penge to earn his second PGA Tour title and earn a major championship berth.

NORTH BERWICK, Scotland — Chris Gotterup came up with the clutch shots on the biggest stage he has faced Sunday, taking down crowd favorite Rory McIlroy with a 4-under 66 and a two-shot victory in the Scottish Open that gives him another week of links golf.

American Chris Gotterup impressively holds off Rory McIlroy and the chasing pack to claim the biggest win of his career with a remarkable Scottish Open success.

Rory McIlroy entered the 2025 Scottish Open needing to regain the top-tier form he flashed earlier in the year when he won three tournaments, including the Masters, which secured his career grand slam.

North Berwick, Scotland – Chris Gotterup came up with the clutch shots on the biggest stage he has faced Sunday, taking down crowd favorite Rory McIlroy with a 4-under 66 and a two-shot victory in the Scottish Open that gives him another week of links golf.

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