{"id":25406,"date":"2025-07-21T05:42:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T05:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/25406\/"},"modified":"2025-07-21T05:42:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T05:42:08","slug":"ex-rutgers-golfer-takes-another-big-step-in-budding-career-with-top-3-finish-at-major-tournament","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/25406\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-Rutgers golfer takes another big step in budding career with top-3 finish at major tournament"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chris Gotterup<\/a> took another major step forward in his budding golf career with a stunning performance at the British Open<\/a>, where an all-time performance from the world\u2019s best kept him from earning an unforgettable victory.<\/p>\n

The former Rutgers<\/a> golfer finished in third place in the 153rd edition of the sport\u2019s oldest tournament, which was held this weekend at Royal Portrush Golf Club. Gotterup shot xx-under-par across his four days in Northern Ireland, staying among the top 10 on the leaderboard for a majority of the competition. <\/p>\n

He shot six-under-par on Friday to not only make the cut but put himself in contention for the title, but he was unable to keep up with Scottie Scheffler, the world No. 1 who won the competition by four strokes with an otherworldly 17-under-par finish. <\/p>\n

After standing alone in second place for much of the afternoon Sunday, Gotterup was caught by Harris English, who surpassed him to take second place in the competition.<\/p>\n

Gotterup\u2019s showing at the British Open \u2014 his third career appearance at a major tournament \u2014 is the latest step forward in his budding career. He qualified for the tournament by winning the Scottish Open<\/a> last weekend, fending off a challenge from all-time great Rory McIlroy to earn his second PGA Tour title; his first came at Myrtle Beach last year.<\/p>\n

With his third place finish, Gotterup \u2014 who graduated from Rutgers in 2021 before concluding his college career at Oklahoma \u2014 won $1,128,000, adding to the career earnings of $4,343,333 that he entered the weekend with.<\/p>\n

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Brian Fonseca may be reached at bfonseca@njadvancemedia.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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