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Scheffler, McIlroy and MacIntyre Headline Field at Genesis Scottish Open

Renovations at the Renaissance Club, highlighted by a stadium-style sixth hole, set the stage for a final links warm-up before The Open Championship.

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General view of the 6th hole on day two of the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club on July 12, 2024 in North Berwick, United Kingdom.
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Overview

  • The Genesis Scottish Open runs July 10–13 with a $9 million purse, awarding $1.62 million to the winner and granting the top three non-exempt finishers spots in next week’s Open Championship.
  • The Renaissance Club’s course upgrades, highlighted by a fully enclosed stadium on the par-3 sixth hole, are ready for the Rolex Series event.
  • Eight of the world’s top ten players, led by No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and No. 2 Rory McIlroy, will test their links preparations against firm fairways and coastal winds.
  • Scheffler is bucking his usual pre-major rest by seeking links exposure this week, while McIlroy returns after a break aimed at recharging his game.
  • Local favorite and defending champion Robert MacIntyre will bid to become the first player to win successive Scottish Opens on home soil in the modern era.