The 2025 Genesis Scottish Open tees off this week at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland, with one of the strongest fields of the season. Scheduled from July 10–13, the tournament is a key stop on both the PGA and DP World Tours and features a $9 million purse.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler leads the list of contenders, joined by Rory McIlroy, defending champion Robert MacIntyre, Justin Rose, and several rising stars looking to build momentum ahead of The Open Championship.
The Renaissance Club is a true test of links golf—tight lies, coastal wind, and deceptive greens. Its layout rewards creativity and patience, making it a perfect dress rehearsal for players gearing up for the final major of the season.
A new addition to this year’s event is a purpose-built “stadium hole,” designed to bring fans closer to the action and add energy to the tournament atmosphere. That hole, expected to be the par-3 17th, could become a pressure point late in rounds.
This week is more than just a warm-up. With FedEx Cup points and global ranking implications on the line, the Scottish Open carries weight. Scheffler will look to stay sharp. McIlroy will try to rebound from a disappointing U.S. Open. And MacIntyre aims to defend his title on home soil with a crowd behind him.
The winds are expected to pick up by the weekend, setting the stage for a dramatic finish.