The 2025 Genesis Scottish Open tees off July 10–13 at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland, serving as a pivotal warm-up for next week’s Open Championship at Royal Portrush. Co-sanctioned by the PGA Tour and DP World Tour, this event features a stacked field, unpredictable coastal conditions, and strategic links-style golf that tests every facet of a player’s game.
Tournament Overview
- Dates: July 10–13, 2025
- Location: The Renaissance Club, North Berwick, Scotland
- Course Type: Links-style, Par 70, 7,282 yards
- Purse: $9 million
- FedEx Cup Points: 500 to the winner
- Defending Champion: Robert MacIntyre
Course Breakdown: The Renaissance Club
- Architect: Tom Doak (2008)
- Greens: Fescue, large and slow-paced (~7,000 sq. ft.)
- Fairways: Narrow with deep bunkers and thick rough
- Signature Challenges:
- Wind gusts from the Firth of Forth
- Long par-4s (7 over 445 yards)
- Demanding par-5s averaging 589 yards
- Strategic iron play and lag putting
This hybrid links layout rewards bombers off the tee, elite long-iron players, and those with a creative short game. Weather will be a major factor—calm conditions could push winning scores toward -18, while gusts could drop it below -10.
Featured Players & Betting Odds (subject to change)
| Player | Odds to Win | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scottie Scheffler | +360 | World No. 1, elite tee-to-green game |
| Rory McIlroy | +750 | 2023 champ, strong links pedigree |
| Xander Schauffele | +2000 | Reigning Open Champion, 2022 winner here |
| Tommy Fleetwood | +2200 | UK swing specialist, heartbreak at Travelers |
| Ludvig Åberg | +3000 | T-4 last year, trending upward |
| Robert MacIntyre | +3300 | Defending champ, Scottish hometown hero |
| Viktor Hovland | +3500 | Longshot pick with upside |
| Aaron Rai | +6500 | 2020 winner, links specialist |
| Nicolai Højgaard | +9000 | Big hitter with breakout potential |
Strategic Betting Insights
- Top Value Picks: Fleetwood (+2200), Rai (+6500), Højgaard (+9000)
- Fade Alert: Rory McIlroy—despite past success, recent inconsistency and poor driving accuracy raise concerns
- Longshot to Watch: Ludvig Åberg—elite off the tee and strong proximity stats
📺 How to Watch
- Streaming: ESPN+, Golf Channel, CBS
- Time Zone Note: Scotland is 5 hours ahead of ET
- Coverage Begins: Early Thursday morning (ET)
