After a week to remember, previously unknown Chris Gotterup is making a shock late claim for a spot on Team USA's Ryder Cup team - but who is he?

Not many, even the most avid golf follower, had heard of Gotterup this time two weeks ago.

When the 26-year-old boarded the plane to take part in the Genesis Scottish Open, the only goal was to do as best he could at the Renaissance Club, only to hold off the spirited challenge of Masters Champion and world number two Rory McIlroy to clinch a shock victory for his second PGA Tour title.

The rising star of US golf was not done there, boosting his stock once more as he stormed to an outright third-placed finish at Royal Portrush in The Open - an event the American, with Danish heritage, had not even qualified for when he left home for Scotland.

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