Rory McIlroy, 36, Reflects on Underappreciated Value Ahead of Genesis Scottish Open originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Media activities are officially underway ahead of the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland, where Rory McIlroy once again finds himself under the spotlight.

The PGA Tour's Genesis Scottish Open begins on Thursday in North Berwick, where the top players on tour will compete at the Renaissance Club.

Robert MacIntyre won the 2024 Gensis Scottish Open. The Scottish native finished 18 under par, beating second place by 1 stroke. MacIntyre returns to defend his homeland championship. He is currently ranked 14 on the Official World Golf Rankings.

While still the Open tune-up it's long been, this week's Genesis Scottish Open will feature the toughest field of the year aside from the PGA Championship, U.S. Open and The Players.

The 2025 Genesis Scottish Open gets underway Thursday (late Wednesday for those of you on the West Coast) at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland. A loaded field is in the United Kingdom for the first of two events in Europe, with the final men's major championship of the year, the Open at Royal Portrush, set for next week.

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The Genesis Scottish Open gets under way Thursday at The Renaissance Club. Here are the tee times and groupings for the opening round in North Berwick, Scotland ( click here for Round 2 tee times).

The Renaissance Club, home of the Genesis Scottish Open, has its own stadium course ready to take center stage during the event.

While everyone entered in the event at the Renaissance Club in Scotland will want to claim a PGA Tour title, there are other rewards to be had.