On July 14th, 2025, we break down rookie Chris Gotterup's stunning victory over Rory McIlroy at the Scottish Open and Talor Gooch's clutch win against Jon Rahm at Liv Golf Andalucía.

• 25-year-old rookie Chris Gotterup stared down fan-favorite Rory McIlroy, embracing the 'villain' role to capture his first PGA Tour title with a clutch final-round 66, securing his future on tour and a spot at The Open.
• "I definitely was the villain out there today." - Chris Gotterup on the crowd dynamic.
• The drama peaked when Gotterup was put on the clock on the 15th hole, leading to a bogey that briefly tightened the race before his decisive birdie on 16.

• At Valderrama, Talor Gooch outdueled hometown hero Jon Rahm, whose flawless, bogey-free 65 was undone by one errant tee shot on the final hole, handing Gooch the one-shot victory in a dramatic Spanish showdown.
• Gooch revealed he received a text from 'Yasir' before the round that simply said, "Don't disappoint me today."
• Despite the heartbreaking individual loss, Rahm still found the winner's circle as his squad, Legion Thirteen, captured the team competition.

Scottie Scheffler's 10th straight top-8 finish • Jake Knapp's nightmare 74 costs him an Open spot • Setting the stage for The Open at Royal Portrush.

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