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Chris Gotterup, a rising golf star, recently made headlines with his impressive victories at the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open and a top finish at the British Open. After turning professional in 2022, he has already achieved two wins, marking his name in the golf world. His latest Scottish Open victory earned him $1.58 million, and his remarkable third-place finish at the British Open further showcases his potential. As he gears up for future tournaments, including the Masters, Gotterup is quickly climbing the ranks, leaving fans eager to see his continued progress.
Chris Gotterup’s Impressive Rise with Victories at Scottish Open and Top Finish at British Open
It’s an exhilarating time for golf fans, as the talented Chris Gotterup is shaking up the sport with his incredible performances. Based out of the United States, Gotterup recently turned professional in 2022, right after snagging the prestigious Jack Nicklaus Award as the top college golfer. Now, just a couple of years into his career, he already boasts two professional victories under his belt!
Gotterup made headlines by winning the illustrious 2025 Genesis Scottish Open, along with the 2024 Myrtle Beach Classic. In a remarkable display of skill, his latest win at the Scottish Open earned him a jaw-dropping $1.58 million. To put that in perspective, that’s a sizeable chunk of change towards a promising future in professional golf! Just imagine accumulating $2,703,000 in just a two-week span—this is exactly what Gotterup accomplished from his stellar performances at both the Scottish Open and the British Open.
At the prestigious 2025 British Open, hosted at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Gotterup placed third—a thrilling achievement especially since it marked his major championship debut. He wowed spectators with his final-round scores of 72, 65, 68, and 67, which certainly put him on the map and showcased his potential to a wider audience.
Before these impressive outings, Gotterup was ranked 158th in the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR). However, after these recent triumphs, he is set to make a great leap to possibly hitting the top 30, landing at an impressive No. 27. This surge also places him at No. 22 in the U.S. Ryder Cup points rankings, a notable achievement that could see him as a contender for the prestigious U.S. Ryder Cup team.
Golf enthusiasts are certainly curious about Gotterup’s equipment setups for 2025, and for all the gear heads out there, here’s a peek at what he’s rocking: his driver is a Ping G440 LST (9 degrees) paired with a Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 70 TX shaft. He also uses a TaylorMade Qi35 5-wood (18 degrees) with a Mitsubishi Diamana WB 83 TX shaft and a TaylorMade RSi TP UDI (1) utility iron fitted with a KBS C-Taper 130 X shaft. His iron set includes Bridgestone Tour B 220 MB (4-9) with the same KBS C-Taper 130 X shafts, and his wedges are a combination of TaylorMade MG4 (46, 52) and TaylorMade MG Proto (56, 60). Not to forget, he finishes off his setup with a TaylorMade Spider X Tour putter and Bridgestone Tour B X golf balls.
Thanks to his outstanding performance at the British Open, Gotterup has secured a guaranteed spot at next year’s Open Championship and is also looking forward to making his Masters debut in 2026—a thrilling prospect for golf fans everywhere! His notable performance also earned him 350 FedEx Cup points, boosting him from 88th to 23rd place in the FedEx Cup standings, putting him well within reach of the top 30 who get to qualify for the Tour Championship.
Gotterup attributes his success to feeling ever more comfortable and in control of his game. It’s clear that he’s just hitting his stride, and with the FedEx Cup Playoffs approaching, he’ll be out there training hard to maintain his upward momentum.
While celebrating his Scottish Open victory, Gotterup’s father was out playing a round of golf in New Jersey, highlighting the family’s pride in his achievements. Keep an eye on Chris Gotterup folks, as this rising star in the world of golf has only just begun to shine!
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Additional Resources
- GolfWeek: Chris Gotterup’s Third Place Money
- Golf Monthly: Chris Gotterup’s Open Finish Perks
- Golf Digest: Gotterup’s Open Success
- New York Post: Riding High in British Open
- Prestige Online: Genesis Scottish Open
- Wikipedia: Chris Gotterup
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- Google Scholar: Chris Gotterup
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Chris Gotterup
- Google News: Chris Gotterup
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