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New York Post
10 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Chris Gotterup riding high in British Open surge after life-altering win
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Chris Gotterup has turned 'house money' at this week's British Open into a potential rocket ship launch for his golf career. 'I've been saying all week that this is house money for me this week,'' the Little Silver, N.J., native said Saturday after shooting 68 to get to 8-under par and in a tie for fourth — six shots behind leader Scottie Scheffler. 'I wasn't even planning on being here come a week ago. Anything's a bonus. I fully expect to give it my best, and we'll see where that ends up.' Advertisement Gotterup won the Scottish Open seven days ago, a life-altering victory that earned him a spot in the British Open field this week at Portrush. And to say he's taken advantage of it would be a massive understatement. 'I feel like I've gotten a bit of taste over the last couple of weeks of what it feels like out there with Oakmont [U.S. Open] and the Scottish Open and stuff like that,'' he said. Chris Gotterup of the United States tees off on the sixth hole during Day Three of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 19, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. Getty Images Advertisement Gotterup, who played his college golf at Rutgers and Oklahoma, said he's trying not to overthink why he's hitting his stride at the moment. 'I just feel like I'm starting to get more comfortable,'' he said. 'I feel like I'm starting to understand my game better and how I operate and what kind of golf is needed at certain places. I just feel like I've been very in control of my misses and my attitude. 'I don't have an answer,'' he went on. 'I wish I had it. I would have used it a long time ago. Just something clicked, and I'm going to ride it as long as I can and learn from why stuff's working well and just put it in my back pocket and try to take it to each tournament from there and learn along the way. Chris Gotterup of the United States reacts on the 17th hole during Day Three of The 153rd Open Championship. Getty Images Advertisement 'It's definitely been a nice learning process these last couple months, and I feel like I've done a good job of piecing things together and trying to figure out why stuff's happening, good or bad, and use it for the future.'' The 25-year-old Gotterup has put himself into the conversation as one of the rising young players in the game. More of what's taken place the past two weeks and he might insert himself into the Ryder Cup conversation. That's a place he refuses to let his mind wander, because there is a job to finish on Sunday, when he'll be one of the pursuers chasing Scheffler. 'He's been the best player in the world for the past couple years,'' Gotterup said. 'I fully expect him to go out and play a great round tomorrow. I'm going to have to bring my best tomorrow, and I'm going to have to bring it anyways in terms of it being a final round in a major. It's not just Scottie out there, there's a lot of great players in the mix.''
RTHK
13 hours ago
- Sport
- RTHK
Scheffler on brink of Open glory, leads Li by 4 shots
Scheffler on brink of Open glory, leads Li by 4 shots Scheffler is 18 holes away from clinching his maiden victory at the Open Championship. Photo: Reuters It may be Rory McIlroy's homeland, but it's once again shaping up to be Scottie Scheffler's week. Scheffler is one round away from his fourth major championship in four years after opening up a four-stroke lead at the Open Championship on Saturday in Portrush, Northern Ireland. Scheffler posted a workmanlike 4-under-par 67 at Royal Portrush to get to 14-under 199, with China's Li Haotong (69) his closest pursuer at 10 under. On a day where the majority of the field shot under par -- and six of the top eight players made at least one eagle -- Scheffler kept his round bogey-free to remain in the driver's seat. "I think the card could look stress-free, but I had two really nice par saves on the back nine that were key," Scheffler said. "I made a nice 8-ish footer on 11, another one on 14, so two really important putts I felt like. I think anytime you can keep a clean card around a major championship, you're going to be having a pretty good day." Matt Fitzpatrick played in the final pairing with Scheffler and hung with him for much of the front nine before settling for an even-par 71. He's alone in third at 9 under, and he and Tyrrell Hatton (8 under) hold outside chances at being the first Englishman to win the Open since 1992. The fans in Northern Ireland would rather see their native son McIlroy charge from six back to capture an emotional major triumph. McIlroy's eventful day featured a bizarre shot that unearthed another golf ball buried in the rough; he buried a 56-foot eagle putt one hole later on his way to a 66. Tied with McIlroy and Hatton (68) at 8 under are Scottish Open champion Chris Gotterup and Harris English, each of whom shot 68 Saturday. Defending Open champion Xander Schauffele carded two eagles in a round of 66 and sits in eighth at seven-under. Li, a 29-year-old with four wins on the DP World Tour, has only one top-10 major finish in his career -- third place at the 2017 Open. He will be the first man from China to play in the final Sunday pairing at a major, and he'll do so alongside the undisputed best golfer in the world. "I'm actually quite looking forward to it," Li said. "Four shots behind, kind of like play for second, especially play with world No. 1. I just try to play my best out there and hopefully make something happen." Scheffler has held the 54-hole lead at a major three times. He converted those leads into victories at all three. "This is why we work so hard is to have opportunities like this, and I'm excited for the challenge of tomorrow," he said. "Winning major championships is not an easy task, and I've put myself in a good position. Going into tomorrow I'm going to step up there on the first tee and I'm going to be trying to get the ball in the fairway, and when I get to the second shot I'm going to be trying to get that ball on the green. There's not really too much else going on." (Reuters)
The Hindu
14 hours ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Scottie Scheffler inches closer to victory at The Open on Saturday
Scottie Scheffler is one round away from his fourth major championship after opening up a four-stroke lead at the Open Championship on Saturday (July 19, 2025) in Portrush, Northern Ireland. Scheffler posted a workmanlike 4-under-par 67 at Royal Portrush to get to 14-under 199, with China's Haotong Li (69) his closest pursuer at 10 under. On a day where the majority of the field shot under par— and six of the top eight players made at least one eagle— Scheffler kept his round bogey-free to remain in the driver's seat. Matt Fitzpatrick played in the final pairing with Scheffler and hung with him for much of the front nine before settling for an even-par 71. He's alone in third at 9 under, and he and Tyrrell Hatton (8 under) hold outside chances at being the first Englishman to win the Open since 1992. The fans in Northern Ireland would rather see their native son Rory McIlroy charge from six back to capture an emotional major triumph. McIlroy's eventful day featured a bizarre shot that unearthed another golf ball buried in the rough; he buried a 56-foot eagle putt one hole later on his way to a 66. Tied with McIlroy and Hatton (68) at 8 under are Scottish Open champion Chris Gotterup and Harris English, each of whom shot 68 Saturday. Defending Open champion Xander Schauffele carded two eagles in a round of 66 and sits in eighth at 7 under. Scheffler saved par at No. 14 after his tee shot was buried in some thick rough. He widened the gap between him and the pack when he made birdie at the par-3 16th from 14 feet away. Fitzpatrick erased an opening bogey by chipping in for eagle at the par-5 second to tie Scheffler for the lead. Up ahead, Hatton drew within two of the leaders when he holed out for eagle at No. 7 from 139 yards; his ball landed softly on the green, took some sidespin to the left and dropped into the cup. The tournament seemed wide open as Scheffler opened his round with six straight pars. But he stuck his second shot at No. 7 to 10 1/2 feet and rolled in the eagle putt, followed immediately by a birdie at No. 8 to reach 13 under. No. 11 was a crucial point, as both Scheffler and Fitzpatrick hit poor drives and second shots. Scheffler landed in a native area high above the green, but chipped on and saved par. Fitzpatrick, in contrast, barely got his third shot onto the surface and settled for bogey, giving the World No. 1 a three-shot edge over him and Li. He had two more bogeys and a birdie the rest of the way in. Li, a 29-year-old with four wins on the DP World Tour, has only one top-10 major finish in his career -- third place at the 2017 Open. He leads the field this week in greens in regulation (46 of 54), fewest bogeys or worse (three, tied with Scheffler) and par-4 scoring (6 under). He will be the first man from China to play in the final Sunday pairing at a major.
The Herald Scotland
14 hours ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Scottie Scheffler leads The Open by four shots at Portrush
Perhaps the Sons of Ulster will be employed to halt Scheffler in his tracks too? Good luck. This was classic Scheffler. Composed, controlled and clinical. His bogey-free four-under 67 for a 14-under total gave him a commanding advantage over Haotong Li as the world No 1 looks to add a Claret Jug to the two Masters green jackets and a US PGA title that he already has in his shimmering collection. 'Anytime you can keep a clean card in a major championship, you're going to be having a pretty good day,' said Scheffler. When he did deviate off the straight and narrow, his nerveless salvage operations to save par, particularly on the 11th and 14th, must have knocked the stuffing out of those trying to keep clinging to his coattails. 'The card could looks stress-free, but those two par saves were key,' he added of the significance of those moments. Earlier, his cracking approach into the long seventh spawned an eagle as the overnight leader fortified his position of authority at the summit. Scheffler has closed out victory the last 10 times he has held the outright lead after 54-holes. 'A lot of it is staying patient,' he said. 'I know what I need to do tomorrow and it is a matter of going out and doing it. But I'm not thinking about winning The Open when I go to sleep tonight.' This was a cracking day of major championship golf. When home hero Rory McIlroy curled in a raking birdie putt on the very first hole, the roars from the masses looking on could've cracked the basalt columns of the Giant's Causeway. Carried along on a tidal wave of passionate support, the reigning Masters champion certainly gave them plenty to get excited about as he posted a lively 66 to finish on eight-under and trail by six. His baffling incident on the 11th, meanwhile, had McIlroy scratching his head like Stan Laurel trying to work out a yardage. Digging a wayward drive out of the rough, McIlroy's gouge also unearthed an old ball that had been buried under his own and it flew out too. It was probably a lost relic from the Portrush media day when the golf writers were allowed to thrash away on the links. 'That is the most weird, ridiculous thing I've ever seen,' smiled McIlroy of this two-ball trick during a typically eventful round which also featured a mighty eagle putt of over 50-feet on the 12th. The world No 2 was joined in a share of fourth by Harris English, Tyrrell Hatton and last week's Scottish Open champion, Chris Gotterup. Ahead of them is Matthew Fitzpatrick on nine-under with Li the closest to Scheffler on 10-under. Li, who is coached by Jamie Gough, the brother of former Rangers and Scotland defender Richard, was third in The Open back in 2017 at Birkdale as he rose to global prominence. He has endured some trying years since then, however. Injuries and a bout of the yips saw him hit rock bottom. 'Nothing to lose,' said the 29-year-old after a 69 kept him in the hunt to become the first Asian winner of The Open. 'Two years ago, swing yips, I couldn't even pull the trigger. This is a massive step for me. It's a miracle.' It would be quite the miracle if he can hunt down the dominant Scheffler. Fitzpatrick, who signed for a 71, is well aware of the size of the task facing the rest. 'Let's be realistic,' said the Sheffield man. 'He's five ahead. It's not easy. But if you get off to a good start, then you can put a bit of pressure on early doors and hope for the best really'. As the sun shone down on Portrush, the huge galleries certainly got their money's worth on an absorbing day across the board. Justin Rose's 68 was such a wild ride, it could've been played out on a safari. The Englishman packed eight birdies, three bogeys and two full-blown shanks into a lively affair. When he holed a huge putt across the 18th green, he opened his arms and looked to the heavens in gasping delight. It was one of those days. His compatriot Lee Westwood, meanwhile, stumbled out in 40 then came bounding home in just 29 blows to finish alongside Rose on five-under. It was time for everybody to have a breather. The chasing pack will need all their energy to catch Scheffler.
The National
14 hours ago
- Sport
- The National
Scottie Scheffler leads The Open by four shots at Portrush
As the thousands streamed out of the golf last night, they were confronted by hectic scenes as a well-publicised loyalist parade brought the streets of Portrush to a complete standstill. Perhaps the Sons of Ulster will be employed to halt Scheffler in his tracks too? Good luck. This was classic Scheffler. Composed, controlled and clinical. His bogey-free four-under 67 for a 14-under total gave him a commanding advantage over Haotong Li as the world No 1 looks to add a Claret Jug to the two Masters green jackets and a US PGA title that he already has in his shimmering collection. 'Anytime you can keep a clean card in a major championship, you're going to be having a pretty good day,' said Scheffler. When he did deviate off the straight and narrow, his nerveless salvage operations to save par, particularly on the 11th and 14th, must have knocked the stuffing out of those trying to keep clinging to his coattails. 'The card could looks stress-free, but those two par saves were key,' he added of the significance of those moments. Earlier, his cracking approach into the long seventh spawned an eagle as the overnight leader fortified his position of authority at the summit. Scheffler has closed out victory the last 10 times he has held the outright lead after 54-holes. 'A lot of it is staying patient,' he said. 'I know what I need to do tomorrow and it is a matter of going out and doing it. But I'm not thinking about winning The Open when I go to sleep tonight.' This was a cracking day of major championship golf. When home hero Rory McIlroy curled in a raking birdie putt on the very first hole, the roars from the masses looking on could've cracked the basalt columns of the Giant's Causeway. Carried along on a tidal wave of passionate support, the reigning Masters champion certainly gave them plenty to get excited about as he posted a lively 66 to finish on eight-under and trail by six. His baffling incident on the 11th, meanwhile, had McIlroy scratching his head like Stan Laurel trying to work out a yardage. Digging a wayward drive out of the rough, McIlroy's gouge also unearthed an old ball that had been buried under his own and it flew out too. It was probably a lost relic from the Portrush media day when the golf writers were allowed to thrash away on the links. 'That is the most weird, ridiculous thing I've ever seen,' smiled McIlroy of this two-ball trick during a typically eventful round which also featured a mighty eagle putt of over 50-feet on the 12th. The world No 2 was joined in a share of fourth by Harris English, Tyrrell Hatton and last week's Scottish Open champion, Chris Gotterup. Ahead of them is Matthew Fitzpatrick on nine-under with Li the closest to Scheffler on 10-under. Li, who is coached by Jamie Gough, the brother of former Rangers and Scotland defender Richard, was third in The Open back in 2017 at Birkdale as he rose to global prominence. He has endured some trying years since then, however. Injuries and a bout of the yips saw him hit rock bottom. 'Nothing to lose,' said the 29-year-old after a 69 kept him in the hunt to become the first Asian winner of The Open. 'Two years ago, swing yips, I couldn't even pull the trigger. This is a massive step for me. It's a miracle.' It would be quite the miracle if he can hunt down the dominant Scheffler. Fitzpatrick, who signed for a 71, is well aware of the size of the task facing the rest. 'Let's be realistic,' said the Sheffield man. 'He's five ahead. It's not easy. But if you get off to a good start, then you can put a bit of pressure on early doors and hope for the best really'. As the sun shone down on Portrush, the huge galleries certainly got their money's worth on an absorbing day across the board. Justin Rose's 68 was such a wild ride, it could've been played out on a safari. The Englishman packed eight birdies, three bogeys and two full-blown shanks into a lively affair. When he holed a huge putt across the 18th green, he opened his arms and looked to the heavens in gasping delight. It was one of those days. His compatriot Lee Westwood, meanwhile, stumbled out in 40 then came bounding home in just 29 blows to finish alongside Rose on five-under. It was time for everybody to have a breather. The chasing pack will need all their energy to catch Scheffler.
