The 2025 Genesis Scottish Open will be played July 1-13 at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland. This PGA TOUR and DP World Tour event features a par-70 layout stretching 7,282 yards. The purse is set at $9 million with $1.53 million going to the winner. It’s the final tune-up before the last major of the year.
Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy headline the field, but several European players are in good form. Last year’s winner Robert MacIntyre returns, and he has finished top two at this event two years in a row. This tournament can be tricky with the deep pot bunkers and weather that changes often. WagerHome has tools, odds, and betting platforms to help you track every round. Visit WagerHome.com to get started today.
MacIntyre Preview – Looking to Defend on Home Soil
Robert MacIntyre comes into the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open as the defending champion. He shot a birdie on the 18th last year to win by one stroke in front of his home fans. In 2023, he finished second to Rory McIlroy, giving him a strong track record at The Renaissance Club.
MacIntyre is No. 14 in the Official World Golf Ranking. He also finished runner-up at the 2025 U.S. Open, showing his game is in good shape. He backed that up with a T17 at the Travelers Championship, making it three strong results in his last four starts.
The course fits his style, especially with strong iron play and short game touch. Playing in Scotland gives him a crowd advantage. With 33-1 odds, MacIntyre is a strong top-10 pick and a good value to win outright.
Fitzpatrick Preview – Solid Form and Course History
Matt Fitzpatrick has found solid form heading into this event. He placed T8 at the Rocket Classic and T17 at the Travelers Championship. His odds opened around 45-1, but some sportsbooks have already moved him down to 34-1 due to sharp action.
He has played this event three times and made the cut twice. His best finish was T6 in 2022. Fitzpatrick also finished second here in 2021 and owns eight international wins, so he’s comfortable in links-style conditions.
Fitzpatrick ranks well in driving accuracy and putting, two key stats for this course. The links setup rewards smart course management, something he’s known for. Bettors looking for someone in good form with strong course history should give Fitzpatrick a close look.
Hovland Preview – Returning from Rested Break
Viktor Hovland returns to action after withdrawing from the Travelers Championship due to a neck issue. He made the cut there but didn’t finish the final round. Before that, he finished T3 at the U.S. Open and won the Valspar Championship in March.
Hovland has made the cut in eight straight tournaments. He ranks fourth on the PGA TOUR in strokes gained on approach and top 20 in proximity from long range. That could be useful on The Renaissance Club’s long par 4s and tricky greens.
He has not cracked the top 20 in this event in his previous starts, but his ball-striking numbers are some of the best in the field. If healthy, he has the upside to compete with anyone. At 35-1, Hovland is a strong option for outright bets or a top-10 finish.
Other Golfers to Watch
Scottie Scheffler is the favorite this week at +360. He ranks No. 1 in the world and finished third at this event in 2023. Rory McIlroy is next at +750, but his recent comments about focus raise concerns for bettors.
Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa, and Tommy Fleetwood are all between +2000 and +2500. Fleetwood has finished top five here but has struggled to close out tournaments. Morikawa will be using a new caddie this week, which could be something to watch.
One deep sleeper is Jordan Smith at 120-1. He has four top-seven finishes on the DP World Tour since April. Smith also placed 12th here last year and is in good form, making him worth a small top-20 wager.
PPH Betting Prediction
The best value this week is on Robert MacIntyre. His form is solid and his record at this course is better than anyone else in the field. He plays well under pressure and should be near the top of the leaderboard all weekend. A top-10 bet is the safest play, but he also offers value at 33-1 to win.
Matt Fitzpatrick is a close second for betting value. He’s rounding into form and has strong history on this course. For those looking for a longer play, Jordan Smith is a good top-20 option at high odds. Want to offer tournament matchups, player props, and more? Sign up with WagerHome.com and become a pay-per-head bookie today.
Pick: Robert MacIntyre Top 10 Finish