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Scottie Scheffler confirms what his relationship with Chris Gotterup is like after his five-under round at the PGA
TL;DR
Scottie Scheffler praised Chris Gotterup after Gotterup shot a five-under 65 at the PGA Championship. Despite challenging conditions, Gotterup's performance put him in contention.
Key points
- Scottie Scheffler praised Chris Gotterup's performance.
- Chris Gotterup shot a five-under 65 at the PGA Championship.
- The conditions at Aronimink were challenging due to strong winds.
- Gotterup's second round was one-over par.
- Scheffler and Gotterup share a positive relationship.
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Chris Gotterup was one of the few to master the conditions of the early window at the PGA Championship.
The wind was howling at Aronimink, and even the world number one Scottie Scheffler had a torrid time wrestling with the golf course. But Gotterup had the low round of the morning starters, shooting a five-under 65 to throw himself into contention.
After he dropped slightly down the leaderboard with a one-over second round, Scheffler gave a nod to Gotterup and revealed what his relationship with his fellow American is like.
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Scottie Scheffler says what impresses him most about Chris Gotterup
Scheffler didn’t have the answers to Aronimink like Gotterup did during Friday’s play. Gotterup, who showed his ability to play in gusty conditions during his win at the Scottish Open last year, looked completely at home in the swirling wind.
Speaking after his round, Scheffler said it’s cool to see players solve the challenge a difficult course presents: “I think you can always see it, and I think that’s what is great about the harder tests. A lot of times you see somebody figure it out.
“Like you see that in a lot of U.S. Opens, you see that in a lot of these tournaments. And, like you see it on a golf course like Riviera, like somebody always figures it out. I think that’s when you see a really good test. I think a lot of times you see the scores get so close together it may not be as good of a test.
“So when you see a score like that from a guy like Chris, he’s obviously a really talented player, and I think that’s a good thing. It’s got to be a heck of a round. And, yes, I did see it out there, but I was six shots off of that, so that was a pretty good round.”
Q&A
What did Scottie Scheffler say about Chris Gotterup's performance at the PGA?
Scottie Scheffler acknowledged Chris Gotterup's impressive five-under 65, highlighting their positive relationship.
How did Chris Gotterup perform during the PGA Championship?
Chris Gotterup shot a five-under 65 in the morning session but fell back with a one-over second round.
What were the conditions like during the early rounds of the PGA Championship?
The conditions at Aronimink were challenging, with strong winds affecting many players, including Scottie Scheffler.
Where did Chris Gotterup rank after his second round at the PGA Championship?
After his one-over second round, Chris Gotterup dropped slightly down the leaderboard.
