Chris Gotterup holds off Rory McIlroy to win Scottish Open

Chris Gotterup held off the challenge of Rory McIlroy to claim his maiden DP World Tour title at the Genesis Scottish Open and a ticket to next week’s Open Championship.

The 25-year-old American, who went into the final day as joint leader with the Co Down man on 11 under par, carded a 66 to finish on 15 under, two shots clear of the field at the Renaissance Club in North Berwick.

McIlroy’s hopes of heading for Portrush with another title under his belt faded away as a round of 68 left him in a tie for second place with England’s Marco Penge, who also shot 66, on 13 under.

The winning moment