
Golf fans will know who Chris Gotterup is by the end of the 2025 Open Championship.
The New Jersey native is tied for fourth after three rounds at Royal Portrush after he tied for the second-lowest round on Friday with a 65 and followed it up with a 68 on Saturday.
The 25-year-old has not won a major yet and is unlikely to chase down Scottie Scheffler, who leads at -14, but if he can turn in another solid round on Sunday, it would be one of the best results at a tournament in his career.
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Here’s a look at Chris Gotterup at the 2025 Open Championship
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Who is Chris Gotterup?
Gotterup is currently tied for fourth at the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush. This is the American’s first appearance at the British Open, and it would be his best result at a major in his career.
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Where is Chris Gotterup from?
Gotterup is from Little Silver, N.J., and attended Christian Brothers Academy in Middletown, N.J. He played collegiately at Rutgers, where he was named the 2019-2020 Big Ten Player of the Year.
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How old is Chris Gotterup?
Gotterup was born on July 20, 1999, making him 25. He turned professional in 2022 and played events on both the PGA Tour and the Korn Ferry Tour. He earned a Korn Ferry Tour card in 2023 and a PGA Tour card in 2024.
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Chris Gotterup career wins
Gotterup already has two wins on the PGA Tour. In 2024, he claimed the Myrtle Beach Classic, and last weekend, he won the Genesis Scottish Open. He has four top 10 finishes on Tour in his career.
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Chris Gotterup major history
Gotterup has not won a major in his career, with his best finish coming in the 2025 U.S. Open. He has made one appearance at the PGA Championship and has never competed at the Masters or the British Open.
Here’s a look at Gotterup’s best results in majors:
Year | Event | Result | Score | Course |
2025 | U.S. Open | T23 | +8 | Oakmont (PA) |
2024 | PGA Championship | CUT | +3 | Valhalla (KY) |
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Chris Gotterup OWGR
Gotterup came into the 2025 Open Championship ranked 49th in the world, per OWGR.com. He has this ranking due to his consistent play this year.
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