Chris Gotterup came up with the clutch shots on the biggest stage he has faced Sunday, taking down crowd favourite Rory McIlroy with a 4-under 66 and a two-shot victory in the Scottish Open that gives him another week of links golf.

Rory McIlroy was denied a second Genesis Scottish Open title by an inspired Chris Gotterup in the final round at the Renaissance Club, losing out to the American by two strokes.

Despite not having a top 10 this season, the long-hitting 25-year-old emerged victorious in a loaded field to earn a spot in next week's British Open.