Professional golfer
Chris Gotterup
Chris Gotterup is a 27-year-old American professional golfer from Easton, Maryland, now based in Edmond, Oklahoma. A former Rutgers and Oklahoma standout, he has developed into one of the PGA TOUR’s biggest hitters and one of its fastest-rising stars. As of September 15, 2026, he has five PGA TOUR v
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AT A GLANCE
Quick facts
- Age
- 27As of September 15, 2026
- World ranking
- No. 7Official World Golf Ranking
- PGA TOUR wins
- 5Three in 2026
- College
- Rutgers / OklahomaFive college seasons
- Birthplace
- Easton, MarylandUnited States
- Residence
- Edmond, OklahomaCurrent listed residence
THE STORY
What to know
At a glance
Who he is
Gotterup turned professional in 2022 after a standout college career. He is known for his athletic build, aggressive tee game and confident personality.
- Age: 27
- Born: Easton, Maryland
- Residence: Edmond, Oklahoma
- Turned pro: 2022
2026 season
A breakthrough year
Gotterup won the Sony Open in Hawaii, WM Phoenix Open and John Deere Classic in 2026. He also posted strong major results, including T10 at the PGA Championship and T18 at The Open Championship.
- Sony Open in Hawaii — 1st
- WM Phoenix Open — 1st
- John Deere Classic — 1st
- TOUR Championship — T4
Career path
From Rutgers to the TOUR
Gotterup spent four seasons at Rutgers before playing a fifth college season at Oklahoma. At Oklahoma, he won both the Fred Haskins Award and Jack Nicklaus Award in 2022, then graduated through the Korn Ferry Tour.
- Rutgers University — 2017–2021
- University of Oklahoma — 2021–2022
- 2022 Fred Haskins Award
- 2022 Jack Nicklaus Award
Playing style
Power is the headline
His game is built around speed, length and aggressive scoring. He has also improved his driving accuracy, helping turn raw power into more consistent high-level results.
- Elite driving distance
- Aggressive approach strategy
- Improving driving accuracy
- Comfortable in low-scoring events
Career highlights
Major wins and milestones
Gotterup’s rapid rise includes five PGA TOUR wins and a strong 2026 FedExCup run. His 2026 season moved him from emerging talent to established elite player.
- PGA TOUR wins: 5
- 2026 wins: 3
- 2026 PGA Championship: T10
- 2026 Masters: T24
Equipment
A mixed-brand setup
Reported 2026 equipment information shows Gotterup using a Ping driver, TaylorMade woods and wedges, Bridgestone muscle-back irons and a TaylorMade Spider-style putter. Equipment details can change from week to week.
- Driver: Ping G440 LST
- 7-wood: TaylorMade Qi4D
- Irons: Bridgestone 220 MB
- Wedges: TaylorMade MG5
- Putter: TaylorMade Spider X Tour
- Ball: Bridgestone Tour B X MindSet
Off the course
A different route to the top
Gotterup played lacrosse for 12 years and has a reputation for bringing an athletic, relaxed energy to professional golf. He has also been involved with Play Yellow as an ambassador.
- 12 years of lacrosse
- Rutgers and Oklahoma alumnus
- Play Yellow ambassador
- Often travels with an Xbox
What comes next
A legitimate major contender
With improved accuracy, proven closing ability and multiple 2026 wins, Gotterup is no longer just a promising power player. The next step is converting regular contention into a major championship victory.
- More major contention
- Presidents Cup qualification push
- Sustaining top-10 world ranking
- Building consistency across all course types
CAREER & GOLF JOURNEY
Notable moments
Rutgers career
Played four seasons for Rutgers University.
New Jersey State Open
Won the event as an amateur.
Oklahoma standout
Played a fifth college season at the University of Oklahoma.
National college honors
Won the Fred Haskins Award and Jack Nicklaus Award.
Turned professional
Began his professional career after finishing No. 7 in the PGA TOUR University ranking.
Korn Ferry graduate
Earned PGA TOUR status through the Korn Ferry Tour.
Breakout season
Won three PGA TOUR events and reached No. 7 in the world.
RECENT FORM
Recent results and activity
| Event | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|
| TOUR Championship | T4 | 2026-08-30 |
| BMW Championship | T4 | 2026-08-23 |
| John Deere Classic | 1st | 2026-07-05 |
| The Open Championship | T18 | 2026-07-19 |
WHAT'S IN THE BAG
Equipment
- Driver
- PING G440 LSTReported setupReported WITB · 2026-07-05
- Fairway
- TaylorMade Qi4D 7-woodReported setupReported WITB · 2026-07-05
- Irons
- Bridgestone Tour B 220 MB4-iron through 9-iron reportedReported WITB · 2026-07-05
- Wedges
- TaylorMade MG5Reported 46°, 52°, 56° and 60° setupReported WITB · 2026-07-05
- Putter
- TaylorMade Spider X TourReported setupReported WITB · 2026-07-05
- Ball
- Bridgestone Tour B X MindSetReported setupReported WITB · 2026-07-05
HH take
Why this profile is worth exploring
Gotterup is one of the most compelling young players to watch: he has elite speed, genuine confidence and now the tournament record to match his talent.