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The 2025 Genesis Scottish Open kicks off Thursday, July 10, at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland, with all of the top three golfers in the world—Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Xander Schauffele—competing in one of the strongest fields of the year[1][4][7]. Defending champion Robert MacIntyre, who last year became the first Scot to win his national open since 1999, returns to compete for a rare back-to-back victory, and will be paired with Scheffler and Adam Scott for the first two rounds, teeing off at 3:28 a.m. ET on Thursday[1][4][5].

The tournament, co-sanctioned by the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour, runs from July 9 to July 13 and boasts a total purse of $9 million, with $1.5 million and 500 FedEx Cup points going to the winner[2][6]. Featured tee times include several of the sport’s top names, and coverage is available to watch on Disney+ and ESPN+ via the ESPN streaming hub, including both main feeds and featured groups starting at 2 a.m. ET on Thursday[6].

Genesis recently renewed its title partnership with the Scottish Open through 2030, reinforcing the tournament’s stature as a Rolex Series and FedExCup event and further cementing its place on the global golf calendar[5]. The field features eight of the top ten ranked players in the world, making this the second-strongest non-major event of the year, and a high-profile lead-in to next week’s major championship[7].

Among player storylines, Scottie Scheffler enters as the favorite at +360 odds following his PGA Championship win, with McIlroy close behind at +750 as he chases more success after securing his first Masters title in April[1]. Viktor Hovland, coming off a win at the Valspar Championship and third at the U.S. Open, is a notable longshot at 35-1 odds[3]. The tournament format will see all competitors vie for a spot in weekend play, with tight competition expected at a venue known for testing the world’s best.

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