Such was the success of the return to Irish soil six years ago after a 68-year gap that the organising R&A couldn’t wait to get back, and while the eyes of the world will be fixed on the famous ...

Now, add Chris Gotterup over Rory McIlroy at the Renaissance Club to the list. The 25-year-old New Jerseyan, who entered the week ranked 158th in the world, finished at 15 under and edged McIlroy and ...

Chris Gotterup had a plane ticket for California to play an opposite-field event in Lake Tahoe. The only change in itinerary would be to take down Rory McIlroy at the Scottish Open before a sellout ...

In his limited opportunities to close, Gotterup has shown himself more than capable. He has co-led/led twice after 54 holes ...

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