Chris Gotterup Leads Genesis Scottish Open With Record-Tying 61

Chris Gotterup surged to the top of the Genesis Scottish Open leaderboard by tying the course record with a remarkable 9-under 61, taking a two-shot lead into the weekend. His round featured a strong power game with long drives and multiple long putts, including a 45-foot birdie putt early on, and he finished the front nine at 29. Rory McIlroy impressed as well, carding a 65 with five birdies on the back nine, placing him among the contenders at 7-under. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, despite some putting struggles, shot 68 and was six shots behind Gotterup. Gotterup's powerful style, partly influenced by his lacrosse background, has made him a notable player on the PGA Tour, known for his driving distance and aggressive play. The conditions were favorable during Gotterup's round, with calm weather in the morning contrasting with tougher afternoon conditions affecting other top players.