Rory McIlroy was denied a Scottish Open win after USA’s Chris Gotterup pulled off a shock victory, with the world number two back in second. However, during the final round at Renaissance Rory McIlroy hit the headlines for slamming the putting surface – saying “The Greens Are So Shit”.
Rory McIlroy Beaten By World Number 158 Chris Gotterup After Criticising The Scottish Open Greens
With the Open Championship this week, Rory McIlroy was hoping to head into the Portrush major having won the Scottish Open.
However, despite being the big favourite heading into the final day – sharing the overnight lead – McIlroy was beaten into second by world number 158th Chris Gotterup.
Having started Sunday on -11 and, as joint leader, McIlroy was topping the lists with the best golf betting sites in the UK.
He hit the ground running too – with back-to-back birdies on the 4th and 5th – but American’s Gotterup kept tabs on the world number two with birdies at the 3rd, 7th and 8th.
McIlroy’s birdies dried up on the back nine though – with a run of 10 straight pars – which was in contrast to Chris Gotterup’s better final nine and shots gained on Rory on the 10th and 12th.
All this was good enough to see the world number 158th hold on for a two stroke Scottish Open win (-15) – with McIlroy and Marco Penge tied for second (-13).
But during McIlroy’s stuttering back nine – the Northern Irishman was heard slamming the Renaissance Club putting surface after a missed attempt (watch below).
Saying “The greens are so sh!t”.
Rory McIlroy was NOT as fan of the greens at the Scottish Open…
“The greens are so sh!t” 😲
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) July 13, 2025
With Some Fans On X Agreeing With McIlroy About The Scottish Open Course Conditions
Hopefully it’s in better shape than where the @ScottishOpen was just played?
That was a dried out dirt track, not pro tournament conditions. pic.twitter.com/XMYxZCgi8z— FS (@21FrankS) July 14, 2025
WATCH: The New York Post Have Also Picked Up On Rory’s Scottish Open Comments On The Greens
McIlroy Still “Really Happy” Ahead Of Open Championship
Despite his rant about the Scottish Open greens, McIlroy said after the tournament that he’s ‘really happy’ heading to Portrush this week.
McIlroy has recently hit the headlines for a new haircut, is the general second favourite to win his second Open at 7/1.
With world number one Scottie Scheffler the only player ahead of him in the market at 5/1.
“It’s been a great week. I’m really happy with where my game is; the way I played over the weekend; the shots that I hit, how I controlled my ball flight.
“It has been a great week. Missing the trophy, that’s about it.
“No frustration. I’m really happy with where everything is. Looking forward to getting to Portrush tonight and getting out on to the golf course early tomorrow and just turning my attention to that.
“But I feel like I’ve gotten out of this week everything that I wanted.
“I feel like my game got a little better each and every day. Everything is in a really good spot.”
The Open Championship date 2025 runs from Thursday 14th July and concludes on Sunday 20th.
Where Rory and co will be trying to win some of the $17m Open Championship prize money purse.
While punters cheering him on can do so with the Open Championship drinks prices at £7.75 for a pint of Guinness.
WATCH: Chris Gotterup Winning The Scottish Open
What a performance from Chris Gotterup as he secures the Genesis Scottish Open ‼️ pic.twitter.com/7x98DuP34Y
— Sky Sports Golf (@SkySportsGolf) July 13, 2025
