Gotterup’s Braveheart Performance Seals Scottish Open Win

Bridgestone Golf staffer Chris Gotterup achieved victory on Sunday at the Genesis Scottish Open with a final round 66 and 15- under-par total. 

The victory follows his first PGA Tour win at the Myrtle Beach Classic in 2024 and gains him entry into his first Open Championship, which will be contested at Royal Portrush next week. 

 

“We’re extremely happy for Chris and proud that he achieved this great victory with our TOUR B X MindSet golf ball and our 220 MB forged irons and Tour staff bag,” said Dan Murphy, President of Bridgestone Golf.  “We knew he was destined for great things when he joined our Tour staff, and we can’t wait to see what he does in the upcoming Open Championship.”  

Gotterup’s inspired victory was highlighted by a course record nine-under-par 61 in the second round and a final round 66. After a bogey at first, Gotterup leaned heavily on his mental focus, empowered by Mindset technology, to hold off a world-class field of challengers and secure the win. 

 

“This is the biggest win of my career so far and I couldn’t have done it without Bridgestone,” said the New Jersey native. “The TOUR B X MindSet is the best golf ball I’ve ever played due to an incredible combination of distance and control with the ability to keep me mentally locked in, and the 220 MB forged irons are consistent and soft like butter, making trajectory and distance control extremely easy.” 

The TOUR B X MindSet golf ball played by Gotterup features Bridgestone’s game-changing REACTIV X system that combines a REACTIV iQ cover with a new XCLRNT mid layer for explosive distance off the tee and shot stopping spin around the greens. The 220 MB forged irons feature a traditional muscleback design with an exceptionally precise Tour Groove Design for consistent spin rates. 

For help selecting which premium Bridgestone model is right for them, or to learn about  MindSet technology, consumers should visit BridgestoneGolf.com to try Bridgestone’s Online Ball Selection Guide.