Chris Gotterup holds off Rory McIlroy to win Scottish Open and claim Open spot

McIlroy's hopes of heading for Royal Portrush with another title under his belt faded away as a round of 68 left him in a tie for second place with England's Marco Penge.

JOINT SECOND: Rory McIlroy had to settle for joint second. Pic: Malcolm Mackenzie/PA Wire.

Chris Gotterup held off the challenge of Rory McIlroy to claim his maiden DP World Tour title at the Genesis Scottish Open and a ticket to next week's Open Championship.

The 25-year-old American, who went into the final day as joint leader with the Northern Irishman on 11 under par, carded a 66 to finish on 15 under, two shots clear of the field at the Renaissance Club in North Berwick.