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Chris Gotterup keeps nerve to hold off Rory McIlroy and win Scottish Open

World No 158 claims second tour title with North Berwick triumphAmerican also had to battle the clock during the closing stagesEast Lothian witnessed a David v Goliath story as Rory McIlroy was denied victory immediately before his return to Northern Ireland for the Open Championship. Chris Gotterup, who arrived at the Scottish Open as the 158th-ranked player in the world, saw off McIlroy for the biggest win of his career.McIlroy’s thoughts have already turned towards Royal Portrush and the major that has carried even more significance for the 36-year-old since he completed a career grand slam at Augusta National in April. Continue reading...

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