Chris Gottrup continues his impressive progress as he recently won his fourth title on the PGA Tour at the WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale in Arizona.
Gotterup defeated Hideki Matsuyama in a sudden-death playoff, his second win of the year. This also moved him ahead of world No. 1 Scotty Scheffler on the money list, with Gotterup earning nearly $1.7 million at the WM Phoenix Open.
While 26-year-old Gottrup doesn’t need any advice the way he is playing still got something Two fellow Oklahoma products: Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves and former NBA star Blake Griffin.
“Keep doing what you’re doing. To (win) two out of three tournaments is pretty special,” Reeves said in a video posted on Instagram by the PGA Tour.
“Whatever you do, don’t listen to us,” Griffin said.
Gotterup said he knew Reeves and Griffin played golf and he appreciated that they were supporting them.
“It’s funny. It’s amazing. They’re both actually reaching out to me, so it’s cool,” Gotterup said.
“Even though I went to OU for one year, it felt like I went there for all four (years).”
partner @OU_Athletics Alumni Blake Griffin and Austin Reeves played Rivera last week and had some words of “advice.” @chrisgotterup ??? pic.twitter.com/22g237ZqOW
– PGA Tour (@PGATOUR) 18 February 2026
Gottrup said that Reeves “got the game” and expressed his desire to play with him one day. He also gave credit for this to Griffin’s swing.
Gotterup has continued to climb the rankings, outperforming major names at major tournaments, underscoring his status as one of golf’s most exciting young performers.
When NBA studs notice you, you know you’re doing something right.
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