The Genesis Scottish Open 2026
Overview
Dates: July 9, 2026 to July 12, 2026
Location: North Berwick, Scotland
Course: The Renaissance Club
Course Par: 70
Course Length: 7282
Prize Purse: $9000000
Last weeks review:
Chris Gotterup tuned up perfectly for his Genesis Scottish Open title defense with a commanding victory at the John Deere Classic. His final‑round 62 edged out Max Homa by a single shot and denied Lucas Glover, who had led for much of the week. Rising star Jackson Koivun, installed as the third favorite, couldn’t live up to the billing and missed the cut, while among our other four picks, fellow teenager Blades Brown impressed most with a creditable T12 finish. Ben Griffin battled back to claim T21, a notable recovery given his opening nine holes on day one included both a bogey and a quadruple.
Preview
The 2026 Genesis Scottish Open tees off July 9–12 at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland, featuring a world‑class field including Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Viktor Hovland, Xander Schauffele, Brooks Koepka, and defending champion Chris Gotterup. With a $9 million purse and three Open Championship spots up for grabs, it is one of the most competitive tune‑ups before Royal Birkdale.
Tournament Overview
Dates: July 9–12, 2026
Location: The Renaissance Club, North Berwick, Scotland
Field: 156 players, cut to top 65 and ties after 36 holes
Purse: $9 million
Winner’s Share: Approx. $1.62 million
Defending Champion: Chris Gotterup
Co‑sanctioned: PGA Tour & DP World Tour
Course Characteristics
Par: 70
Yardage: 7,237–7,282 yards
Greens: Fescue, averaging 7,000 sq. ft.
Bunkers: 83
Par 3s: Five, with three over 200 yards — demanding long‑iron precision.
Style: Links‑inspired, exposed to coastal winds, rewarding creativity and shot‑making.
Key Storylines
Scottie Scheffler: World No. 1, prepping for his Open Championship defense.
Rory McIlroy: Seeking momentum after a mixed season despite his Masters win.
Robert MacIntyre: Scottish hero, winner in 2024, aiming to reclaim glory on home soil.
Chris Gotterup: Defending champion, looking to back up his breakout win.
Jon Rahm & LIV contingent: LIV players add intrigue in a rare PGA vs. LIV clash.
Open Qualifying: Three spots available for non‑exempt players, making this a crucial gateway to Royal Birkdale.
Skills Required to Win
Strokes Gained: Off the Tee: Navigating tight fairways and coastal winds.
Approach Play: Long‑iron accuracy crucial on demanding par 3s.
3‑Putt Avoidance: Large, undulating greens test lag putting.
Links Experience: Creativity and adaptability in variable conditions.
Outrights
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Match Ups
Chris Gotterup +100 Ludvig Aberg
Patrick Reed -125 Bud Cauley
Eric Cole +100 Doug Ghim
Marco Penge -120 Tom Kim
Ryan Gerard -111 Pierceson Coody