Chris Gotterup, Grace Kim, Taylor Gooch and David Law stole the headlines in the golfing world this week. Gotterup sealed victory at the Scottish Open, Kim triumphed on a dramatic major championship Sunday after a play-off to win the Amundi Evian Championship, Gooch claimed his second LIV Golf title in Andalucia, Spain, and Law won in the Czech Republic, capturing the D+D Real Czech Challenge on the HotelPlanner Tour.
Gotterup stuns big names to take Scottish Open glory.
In just his sixth appearance on the DP World Tour, Gotterup held off the likes of Rory McIlroy and Matt Fitzpatrick to win at The Renaissance Clubin North Berwick, Scotland.
The American kept calm, played his game and didn’t let the occasion get to him, given that he was playing in the final group alongside McIlroy and former U.S Open champion Wyndham Clark.
Embed from Getty ImagesFinishing 15-under-par, two shots behind McIlroy and Englishmen Marco Penge, Gotterup did get off to a nervy start with a bogey five on the first, but he quickly recovered with five birdies in his next 11 holes. Another bogey on 15 seemed like it could set up a blockbuster finish but the American recovered superbly on 16 to get the shot back with a birdie.
The win earns Gotterup a place at next week’s Open Championship at Royal Portrush. The American has also moved up 109 places in the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR) from 158 to 49th.
Embed from Getty ImagesGotterup earned his PGA TOUR membership for the first time via the 2023 Korn Ferry Tour after finishing 23rd on the Points List and won his first PGA Tour title at the 2024 Myrtle Beach Classic.
Grace Kim breaks through for maiden major win in Evian.
Grace Kim stole the show in the French Alps, claiming her first major title at the Amundi Evian Championship in unforgettable fashion. The 24-year-old Australian, playing in her 13th major, finally joined golf’s elite with a dramatic playoff victory over Atthaya Thitikul.
Embed from Getty ImagesKim’s tournament came alive on the 72nd hole, where she produced a spectacular eagle to force extra holes with Thitikul. It was a dramatic end to the round for Kim but the playoff against Thitikul was also dramatic.On the first playoff hole, Kim found the water with her second shot but pulled off a stunning chip-in to stay alive after a penalty drop. Thitikul matched her nerve with a clutch up-and-down.
Back down the 18th they went. This time, Kim was clinical. A perfect drive and pinpoint approach left her with a straightforward birdie putt to seal the biggest win of her young career. She becomes the first player outside the world’s top 50 to win the Evian since it became a major.
Lottie Woad makes history with back-to-back brilliance.
Just a week after capturing her first professional win at the Irish Open, 21-year-old amateur Lottie Woad proved she’s no one-hit wonder with another standout performance at the Amundi Evian Championship.
Woad finished just one shot behind champion Grace Kim and runner-up Atthaya Thitikul, leading the entire field with an impressive 24 birdies for the week. She walked away with the silver medal for low amateur — and, even more significantly, made history by becoming the first player to secure LPGA Tour membership through the tour’s new exemption pathway. A remarkable fortnight that signals Woad’s bright future is only just beginning.
Embed from Getty ImagesGooch edges Rahm to win in Spain.
Over on LIV Golf, Taylor Gooch returned to winning ways in Spain at LIV Golf Andalucia. The win becomes Gooch’s second win at Real Club Valderrama. The American finished on eight-under-par, one shot of Spains Jon Rahm who will be looking to take his good form into next week’s Open Championship.
Gooch admitted “nothing was easy” about his final round, despite starting Sunday with a four-shot cushion. The American was pushed all the way by Rahm, but produced clutch shots when it mattered most. None bigger than his approach from 210 yards into the 18th—landing pin high and settling on the back fringe—to set up a two-putt par and seal a one-shot victory.
“There’s a few shots on that back nine that I’m going to never forget kind of moments, obviously the second shot on 18 is one of those moments”, said Gooch.
David Law secures redemption with Czech Challenge triumph.
Starting the day two shots behind the leaders, David Law produced a superb final round at the D+D Real Czech Challenge to secure his second HotelPlanner Tour win. The Scotsman made an early statement with an eagle at the par-five second, adding birdies at the fifth and four more on the back nine to reach 22-under-par—two clear of a four-way tie for second.
It capped a remarkable turnaround after an opening round 71 left him over par on Thursday. But back-to-back rounds of 62 over the weekend rocketed Law up the leaderboard at Royal Beroun Golf Club. The 34-year-old, who returned to the HotelPlanner Tour this season after losing his DP World Tour card, now climbs six spots to third on the Road to Mallorca Rankings—and hopes to keep his momentum going deep into the season.
With those storylines concluded, all eyes now turn to the next jewel on golf’s calendar — The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush. Some of the game’s biggest names, alongside rising stars like Chris Gotterup and newly crowned Amateur champion Ethan Fang, will test themselves against the rugged beauty and unrelenting challenge of one of golf’s most iconic links.
It promises drama, history, and moments we’ll talk about for years to come. Who will lift the Claret Jug this time? A full preview of golf’s oldest major is coming soon — stay tuned.
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