Chris Gotterup’s Scottish Open win, Samantha Rae’s heartfelt post
Chris Gotterup’s Girlfriend Samantha Rae’s Three-Word Message on Golfer originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Genesis Scottish Open is final, and Chris Gotterup has won it to surpass Rory McIlroy. Sitting atop the leaderboard at 15-under-par, Gotterup once shared the lead with Rory McIlroy heading into Sunday’s final round at The Renaissance Club. With big names like Marco Penge (-13), Nicolai Hojgaard (-12), Matt Fitzpatrick (-12), and Justin Rose (-11) close behind, the final day belonged to Gotterup.
As the pressure was on, Gotterup isn’t short on support. His girlfriend, Samantha Rae, posted a heartfelt message on Instagram during the tournament. Standing beside Gotterup in front of a giant heart-shaped red balloon display, she captioned the post simply: “Love loving you.” The photo shows the couple smiling, with Samantha in a black coat and red outfit perhaps a nod to the passion and support she brings to Gotterup’s journey.
Not much is known publicly about Samantha Rae, but it’s clear from their social media that she and Gotterup share a strong bond. Whether celebrating wins or traveling to tournaments, she’s become a quiet but steady presence in his rise through professional golf.
Gotterup, who turns 26 next week, has shown impressive form this season. Despite this being only his second event in Europe, he's handled the pressure like a seasoned pro. With driving power that rivals McIlroy and a short game that’s rounding into shape, Gotterup is starting to make a name for himself on the global stage.
Scottish Open Champion! New Jersey native and Rutgers’ own Chris Gotterup 🏆 pic.twitter.com/695Zxg0hAx
— Rutgers Mens Golf (@RUMensGolf) July 13, 2025
Now, Gotterup will head into the Open Championship next week as one of the breakout stars of 2025. For now, though, he's got the prize and someone special in his corner cheering him on.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
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