Gotterup held on late Sunday to top McIlroy and the rest of the field and win the Genesis Scottish Open. That marked his second career PGA Tour win and earned the 25-year-old one of the final spots into next week's British Open.

Chris Gotterup, ranked 158th in the world before the tournament, held off a competitive field including Rory McIlroy to win by two strokes.

American Chris Gotterup will have an extended stay in the U.K. after winning the Scottish Open and earning a spot in next week's British Open.

Gotterup finished two shots clear of McIlroy and Marco Penge to earn his second PGA Tour title and earn a major championship berth.

Rory McIlroy shares the lead at the Genesis Scottish Open and says he's nearly back to his Masters-winning form.