Chris Gotterup's European campaign is significant financially. In three years as a professional, the 26-year-old had earned $2,768,333 in prize money. His victory in Scotland and third-place finish on Sunday earned him something like $2,703,000.

After shooting a 1-over 72 on Thursday at the British Open, Gotterup rebounded to back up his win perfectly. He made two eagles on Friday to get right back under par, and then he kept himself in it with a third-round 68. While it wasn't enough to catch Scheffler — nobody could — Gotterup never wavered.

Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in New York is just two months away, and Team USA captain Keegan Bradley has some tough decisions to make. One of