Genesis Scottish Open 2025 Preview and Free Picks

Last Updated on July 7, 2025 2:38 pm by Erwin Noguera

The Renaissance Club in North Berwick welcomes a top-tier field from July 10-13 to the Genesis Scottish Open, with eight of the world’s top 10 players teeing off ahead of The Open Championship.

The Scottish Open, which has taken place at various courses in the past, will continue its recent trend of being played on a links course. This choice appeals to players who want to gain experience before competing in The Open, which is scheduled for the following week.

This is one of the last opportunities to qualify for the Open, so we anticipate a large number of players eager to secure their spots. It is likely that the top three non-qualified players will receive invitations to enter the tournament.

As part of the DP World Tour’s Rolex Series and co-sanctioned by the PGA Tour, this $9 million event offers players a critical links-style tune-up and Open qualifying spots for non-exempt challengers.

Genesis Scottish Open 2025 Betting Odds and Info

Genesis Scottish Open Top Contenders

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler enters as the clear betting favorite following a strong summer run, including a PGA Championship win. He’s adapting well to link-style bounce and strategy.

Rory McIlroy, with three wins this season, including a previous Scottish Open victory, is another big contender after winning the Masters Champions.

Xander Schauffele is a two-time major winner and former Scottish Open champion (2022). With his strong link history and five top-15s in the event, he remains in contention at +2000

Home hero Robert MacIntyre, defending champion after an 18-under victory in 2024, will seek back-to-back success on familiar turf.

Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, and Ludvig join the mix as fellow top-10 talent. Each brings proven links ball-striking and past success: Fleetwood with his Ryder Cup pedigree, Thomas and Morikawa with major consistency, and Aberg with previous high finishes here.

Genesis Scottish Open Outside Picks

Eugenio Chacarra, a recent standout and former LIV winner, makes his PGA/DP debut after earning status via the Hero Indian Open win. His presence adds intrigue as a rising young talent making an entry on the world stage.

Viktor Hovland also stands out as a former player looking to rebound. With a strong record in major conditions and a recent clutch finish at numbers, he is a credible contender on paper.

Prize Bag

The total purse for the tournament stands at a substantial $9 million, maintaining its status as a Rolex Series event co-sanctioned by both the PGA Tour and DP World Tour.

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