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Chris Gotterup Pounds His Way to a 61 and Leads the Scottish Open

EAST LOTHIAN, SCOTLAND, JUL 11 – Gotterup’s 9-under 61 ties the course record at The Renaissance Golf Club, putting him in the lead as he seeks to secure a spot in The Open Championship.

  • Chris Gotterup led the Scottish Open after shooting a bogey-free 9-under 61 to tie the course record at The Renaissance Golf Club.
  • Gotterup's performance followed a strong college career and a professional start in 2022, positioning him as a serious contender in this PGA Tour tune-up.
  • Gotterup birdied nine times, including five of his first seven holes, and held a two-shot lead over Harry Hall and others going into the weekend.
  • Schauffele said, "It was there for the taking," while Gotterup noted, "That didn’t cross my brain at all," reflecting confidence and focus during the round.
  • Gotterup's lead suggests a strong chance to earn one of three spots for The Open Championship at Royal Portrush, while Saturday's round was a sellout and Sunday tickets sold fast.
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Chris Gotterup pounds his way to a 61 and leads the Scottish Open

NORTH BERWICK, Scotland (AP) — The hardest task for Chris Gotterup was waking up Friday. Once he got going, he never really stopped until he tied the course record with a 9-under 61 and wound up with a two-shot lead going into the weekend at the Scottish Open. Gotterup rolled in three long putts and was long as ever off the tee, seizing on a spectacular day of sunshine and very little wind in the morning at The Renaissance Club. Harry Hall (64) …

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Heavy broke the news in New York, United States on Friday, July 11, 2025.
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