Chris Gotterup is an American with a quartet of PGA Tour wins, including one in the co-sanctioned Genesis Scottish Open.
Born in 1999 in the state of Oklahoma, lacrosse was actually Gotterup’s main sport growing up. However, following his move into golf, he became an amazing amateur player. He was given the Haskins Award and the Jack Nicklaus Award for being the best collegiate player following his transfer to the University of Oklahoma for the 2021-2022 academic year.
After turning professional following his graduation, Gotterup had to wait until 2024 for his first taste of victory on the PGA Tour. That came at the Myrtle Beach Classic, where he won by six shots. A year later, he held on to win the Genesis Scottish Open – a co-sanctioned event between the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour. He won by two shots from Rory McIlroy and Marco Penge, taking victory at the Renaissance Club. Seven days later, he finished in 3rd at the Open Championship – his best finish in a major to date.
Gotterup then began the 2026 PGA Tour campaign on fire, securing two wins in the first four weeks of competition. He was victorious at the season opener, the Sony Open in Hawaii, before then winning in a playoff at the WM Phoenix Open three weeks later.
Chris Gotterup | Player Profile
Personal Information
Name: Christopher Gotterup
Born: July 20, 1999
Nationality: United States
Residence: Edmond, Oklahoma, United States
Career
College: Rutgers University / University of Oklahoma
Turned Pro: 2022
Professional Wins: 5
Highest World Ranking: 49 – July 14, 2025
Best Results In Majors
Best Finishes:
– Masters Tournament – DNP
– PGA Championship – CUT (2024)
– US Open – T23 (2025)
– Open Championship – 3rd (2025)
Professional Wins – 5
2019 (1) – New Jersey State Open
2024 (1) – Myrtle Beach Classic
2025 (1) – Genesis Scottish Open
2026 (2) – Sony Open in Hawaii, WM Phoenix Open
Achievements and Awards
Haskins Award – 2022
Jack Nicklaus Award – 2022
Chris Gotterup | What’s In His Bag?
Gotterup uses a mixture of brands throughout his bag, with PING, TaylorMade and Bridgestone all featuring.
Check out our full piece on the American’s bag here.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Chris Gotterup
When and where was Chris Gotterup born?
Chris Gotterup was born in Easton, Maryland in 1999, and did not start playing golf properly until his early teens.
When did Chris Gotterup turn professional?
Chris Gotterup turned professional in 2022, after spending four years at Rutgers University and his final year in college at the University of Oklahoma.
How many PGA Tour titles has Chris Gotterup won?
As of February 2026, Gotterup is a four-time winner on the PGA Tour. The first of those came at the Myrtle Beach Classic in 2024. A year later, he won the co-sanctioned Genesis Scottish Open at the Renaissance Club, which was also his first win on the DP World Tour. His most recent wins came in the PGA Tour’s season opener in 2026, the Sony Open in Hawaii, before then being victorious at the WM Phoenix Open just a few weeks later.
Who is Chris Gotterup dating?
Gotterup is in a relationship with Samantha Rae, and she is seen at most events that Gotterup plays in.
Did You Know?
From Lacrosse to Golf
Golf was not Gotterup’s first sport. Instead, the American grew up playing lacrosse. He then began playing golf properly in his early teens, and he credits his lacrosse background for his golf swing.
Award-Winning Amateur
Gotterup was a great amateur golfer, and following his transfer to the University of Oklahoma, the American won the Haskins Award and the Jack Nicklaus Award – crediting him for his performances as the best college player.
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