The golf world turns its attention to North Berwick, Scotland, this week for the highly anticipated 2025 Genesis Scottish Open. As a co-sanctioned event between the PGA TOUR and the DP World Tour, and a crucial tune-up for The Open Championship next week, this tournament consistently draws a star-studded field eager to test their links golf prowess.
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The Course: The Renaissance Club
For the seventh consecutive year, the picturesque Renaissance Club in North Berwick will host Scotland’s National Open. Situated on “Scotland’s Golf Coast” in East Lothian, the Tom Doak design offers a true links challenge. While featuring the deep bunkers and undulating greens characteristic of Scottish links, it also boasts a unique element of trees, providing some respite from the often-blustery coastal winds. The par-70 course, measuring 7,282 yards, demands precision, creativity, and adaptability from the world’s best.
Key Dates and Details
- Dates: July 10-13, 2025
- Location: The Renaissance Club, North Berwick, Scotland
- Par: 70
- Yardage: 7,282 yards
- Purse: $9.0 million
- Defending Champion: Robert MacIntyre
How to Watch in the US
Golf fans in the United States can catch the action on the following networks:
- Thursday, July 10: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. ET on Golf Channel/NBC Sports App
- Friday, July 11: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. ET on Golf Channel/NBC Sports App
- Saturday, July 12: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. ET on Golf Channel; 12-3 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+
- Sunday, July 13: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. ET on Golf Channel; 12-3 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+
- ESPN+ will have PGA TOUR Live feeds for select holes and featured groups each tournament day.
The Field: A Gathering of Golfing Giants
The 2025 Genesis Scottish Open boasts an exceptionally strong field, with eight of the world’s top 10 players and 15 of the top 20 in the FedExCup standings teeing it up. This includes the winners of all three majors this year:
- Scottie Scheffler: The reigning World No. 1 and PGA Champion, Scheffler is often the favorite whenever he tees it up.
- Rory McIlroy: The 2023 Scottish Open champion and recent Masters winner, McIlroy’s comfort on links courses makes him a formidable contender.
- JJ Spaun: The surprise winner of this year’s U.S. Open, Spaun will look to continue his major-winning form.
- Xander Schauffele: The reigning Open Champion and 2022 Scottish Open winner, Schauffele has a proven track record on these challenging layouts.
Other major champions and top players in the field include Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Padraig Harrington, Wyndham Clark, Matt Fitzpatrick, Brian Harman, Francesco Molinari, Justin Rose, Danny Willett, Ludvig Åberg, Viktor Hovland, and Adam Scott.
Local hero and defending champion Robert MacIntyre will undoubtedly be a crowd favorite. After a strong showing at the U.S. Open, he’ll be looking to make history by successfully defending his title on home soil.
What to Expect
The Scottish Open is renowned for its unpredictable nature, heavily influenced by the ever-changing Scottish weather. Wind conditions can dramatically impact scoring, as evidenced by past winning scores ranging from Robert MacIntyre’s 18-under last year to Xander Schauffele’s 7-under in 2022.
Players will be fine-tuning their games for The Open Championship, making this a fascinating watch for golf enthusiasts. The strategic demands of links golf, coupled with the world-class field, promise four days of compelling action and drama. Expect to see a masterclass in shot-making, creativity around the greens, and a true test of mental fortitude.
