McIlroy, Scottish Open and Gotterup
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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.
Rory McIlroy couldn’t hide his disdain for the conditions at the Scottish Open. “The greens are so s–t,” McIlroy said Sunday on a hot mic as he missed a putt wide during his final round at The Renaissance Club in 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
Rory McIlroy was in the hunt for the Scottish Open title on Sunday but was left frustrated by the greens at the Renaissance Club as he prepares for The Open at Royal Portrush
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Irish Mirror on MSNRory McIlroy's X-rated assessment of Scottish Open greens after Gotterup's winRory McIlroy was not impressed with the condition of the greens at the Renaissance Club as he missed a putt on the 17th hole during the final round of the Scottish Open
The duo was tied entering the back nine, but McIlroy failed to convert a birdie putt as Gotterup finished with three birdies and a bogey.
NORTH BERWICK, Scotland (AP) — Masters champion Rory McIlroy took another step toward emerging out of the doldrums with two big shots at the end of his round Saturday that led to a 4-under 66 and gave him a share of the lead with Chris Gotterup in the Scottish Open.
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.
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Irish Mirror on MSNRory McIlroy shows true colours with classy gesture after Scottish Open heartacheAfter the round, McIlroy and Gotterup retreated to the starter's hut to sign their scorecards and make the result official. As Gotterup finished signing his card, video footage shows McIlroy graciously congratulating the American on an unbelievable win.