Who is Chris Gotterup? World no. 158 who won the Scottish Open over Rory, then finished third at The Open in his major debut
Chris Gotterup was born on July 20, 1999, in Easton, Maryland, but spent most of his formative years in Little Silver, New Jersey. He attended Christian Brothers Academy, where he starred on the varsity golf team and laid the groundwork for a promising golf career.
Though Rutgers isn't known as a golf powerhouse, Gotterup made his mark in a big way. He was named Big Ten Player of the Year in the 2019–20 season and posted seven top-five finishes in 29 tournaments.
He finished fourth at the 2019 Big Ten Championship, which remains one of the best in program history. He also dominated New Jersey's amateur circuit, winning both the 2019 NJSGA Open and Met Amateur.After transferring to the University of Oklahoma for his final year, Gotterup elevated his game to a new level. He finished runner-up in the Big 12 Championship and just missed a playoff at the NCAA Championship. He ended the 2022 season ranked No. 1 in the country and was awarded both the Haskins Award and the Jack Nicklaus Award, honors reserved for the nation's best collegiate golfer.After turning pro in 2022, Gotterup found his groove in 2024, notching his first win at the Myrtle Beach Classic. But it was in 2025 that he truly announced himself with a signature victory at the Genesis Scottish Open, where he tied the course record (61) and held off Rory McIlroy in the final round. He followed that up with a strong showing at the British Open at Royal Portrush, proving his success wasn't a one-off.
Gotterup is in a relationship with Samantha Rae Monte, who is based in New York City. The couple has been together since at least 2023 and often travels together on tour. However, Monte didn't make the trip to Royal Portrush, where Gotterup nearly pulled off another top-tier win following his Scottish Open triumph.
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