Rutgers Golf Alumnus Chris Gotterup Wins Genesis Scottish Open: Pepperdine Claims Their Second Victory of the Season
Rutgers golf alumnus Chris Gotterup held off Rory McIlroy to claim his breakthrough victory at the Genesis Scottish Open, firing a final round 66 to become only the sixth American to win Scotland's national championship. The victory secured Gotterup's spot at Royal Portrush for The Open Championship, golf's final major of the season.
Campus Course Cup Committee Awards Victory to Rutgers Golf
The Campus Course Cup committee faced a unique challenge in determining which college golf program should receive credit for Gotterup's historic victory. The New Jersey native's collegiate career spanned two prestigious institutions, creating an interesting debate about college golf legacy.
Rutgers golf benefited from Gotterup's four stellar years competing "On The Banks of the Raritan," where he won Big Ten Player of the Year during his senior season. His foundation at Rutgers University golf provided the cornerstone for his professional success.
However, Gotterup's graduate transfer to Oklahoma resulted in an extraordinary season with the Sooners golf program. During his lone year in Norman, he captured both the Hawkins Award and Jack Nicklaus Award as the top college golfer in the country, showcasing Oklahoma Sooners golf excellence.
After extensive deliberation, the committee awarded the victory to Rutgers, recognizing that four years of development held more weight than one spectacular season. This decision brings the Campus Course Cup to a remarkable 21 universities represented in the inaugural competition.
Pepperdine Golf Alumnus William Mouw Claims First PGA Tour Victory
While the Scottish Open commanded international attention, Pepperdine made headlines stateside. Pepperdine Waves golf alumnus William Mouw stunned the field at the ISCO Championship in Louisville, Kentucky, firing a spectacular 61 on Sunday to claim his first PGA Tour victory.
Mouw's breakthrough win elevates Pepperdine into an elite group of programs with multiple alumni victories this season. Pepperdine Waves golf now joins Georgia golf, Illinois golf, Oklahoma State golf, and Stanford golf as the only five college golf programs to produce multiple tour winners this season.
Campus Course Cup Standings: Georgia Continues to Lead
As the season approaches its final major championship, the Campus Course Cup standings showcase the incredible depth of NCAA golf programs:
Current Leaderboard:
- Georgia - 5 wins
- Texas - 4 wins
- Illinois - 3 wins
- Stanford - 2 wins (-42)
- Oklahoma State - 2 wins (-35)
- Pepperdine - 2 wins (-29)
- North Carolina - 2 wins (-26)
The Campus Course Cup celebrates the collegiate connections that define professional golf, honoring the universities that shaped today’s PGA Tour stars. From major championships to regular tour events, each victory adds to their alma mater’s legacy.
At the conclusion of the season, following the TOUR Championship, we'll make a donation to the golf program of the university with the most wins along with their local chapter of the First Tee – supporting the next generation of collegiate golf talent.