The hardest task for Chris Gotterup was waking up Friday. Once he got going, he never really stopped until he tied the course record with a 9-under 61.

There were 16 golfers who made the cut on the number at the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open but several big names who won't play the weekend.

Multiple Champions Dealt Unfortunate News at Scottish Open originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Scottish Open concluded its second day with Chris Gotterup leading the board with a score of 11-under, followed by Harry Hall with 9-under, Ludvig Åberg and Matt Fitzpatrick with 8-under.

Chris Gotterup sets clubhouse lead at -11 with course-record equalling 61 Rory McIlroy is four shots back after a 65 MacIntyre & Scottie Scheffler under way Jack Herrall, George O'Neill & Andrew Petrie Spaun +1,

Sepp Straka had eight birdies in his round of 64, also joined by Nico Echavarria and Victor Perez atop the leaderboard alongside Knapp. Four other players were one shot behind, while Scottie Scheffler had to settle for a 67 and was three back.

It was one of the worst shots I’ve hit all season,” Robert MacIntyre said of a tee shot which sailed out of bounds. Two late birdies would save him.

Rory McIlroy found something in the last few holes on Genesis Scottish Open Thursday. Watch his highlights, post-round interview and Golf Central's reaction.