Scottie Scheffler tops the board for the 2026 Genesis Scottish Open, the final tune-up before The Open Championship, and he does so at +600 to win. The world No. 1 headlines the field at The Renaissance Club alongside Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and defending champion Chris Gotterup.
The co-sanctioned PGA Tour and DP World Tour event draws a loaded 156-man field to the East Lothian coast. Below is a full breakdown of the latest 2026 Genesis Scottish Open odds, the favorites leading the market, mid-tier value plays, and longshots worth a look this week.
Last Updated: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
2026 Genesis Scottish Open — Time & How to Watch
| Where | The Renaissance Club, North Berwick, Scotland |
| When | Thursday, July 9 – First-round coverage 11:00 AM ET |
| TV | Golf Channel (CBS on the weekend) |
Scottie Scheffler Leads 2026 Genesis Scottish Open Odds
Scheffler remains the most consistent player in the world, and the market reflects it. He carries a tour-leading nine top-10 finishes across 14 starts this season, including a T4 at the U.S. Open and a runner-up at the Travelers Championship. His ball-striking travels to any surface, and links golf rewards the control off the tee and iron precision that define his game. At +600, the board has him on top for good reason.
The case against is the price and the timing. Scheffler has piled up second-place finishes without closing the deal as often as his ball-striking suggests he should. Links golf also flattens the field. Firm turf, coastal wind, and awkward bounces hand chances to players who would not otherwise threaten him on a parkland setup. A +600 favorite implies a win probability near 14 percent, and this format historically produces variance that argues for a wider board.
McIlroy sits second at +1000 and brings the strongest Renaissance Club résumé among the headliners, with a runner-up here in 2025 and a T4 in 2024. His season has been uneven since winning the Masters, and a T32 at the U.S. Open underlined the inconsistency. Rahm, at +1800, is playing mainly as Open preparation. Still, from the favorite tier the most likely winner is Scheffler. The profile fits, the form is elite, and the price is short rather than wrong. What would make the call wrong is simple: a cold putter in the wind, or McIlroy and a roaring home crowd behind MacIntyre turning the back nine on Sunday.
2026 Genesis Scottish Open — Top Odds to Win
| Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Scottie Scheffler | +600 |
| Rory McIlroy | +1000 |
| Jon Rahm | +1800 |
| Matt Fitzpatrick | +2000 |
| Tommy Fleetwood | +2000 |
| Xander Schauffele | +2000 |
| Ludvig Åberg | +2200 |
| Chris Gotterup | +2800 |
| Robert MacIntyre | +2800 |
| Tyrrell Hatton | +2800 |
Odds accurate as of Tuesday, July 7, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest Golf Odds – Props
Mid-Tier Value at The Renaissance Club
The mid-board is where this field gets interesting, because the gap between the top group and the next tier is thin on a links course. Viktor Hovland (+3500) returns to the Renaissance Club for his fifth appearance and has grown comfortable on this coastline. His iron play is among the best in the field when it is dialed in, though his misses can run wide, which is the risk at this number.
Wyndham Clark (+3000) is here as Open prep, and his power off the tee helps on the longer par 4s. The two-sided read is that his form runs hot and cold, so he needs the putter to cooperate. Justin Thomas (+4500) is making his seventh Scottish Open start and has trended upward this season. Min Woo Lee (+4500) is a proven fit here, having won this event in 2021 in a playoff. Lee’s driving distance and short-game touch travel well to firm turf. None of these four carries the favorite premium, and each has a defensible path if the wind rewards a specific skill set.
Longshots and Scottish Open Storylines
At +7000, Adam Scott is a defensible deep play. He finished one shot back as the runner-up here in 2024 and still owns the smooth tempo that holds up in wind. Shane Lowry (+7000) is a links specialist and former Open champion whose game raises its ceiling on coastal courses. Both are long shots for a reason given their overall 2026 form, but each fits the venue better than the price suggests.
The headline storyline is Chris Gotterup at +2800. The defending champion arrives with rare momentum after winning the John Deere Classic days ago, and he is chasing back-to-back Scottish Open titles. The home angle belongs to Robert MacIntyre, also at +2800, who won his national open in 2024 as the first home champion since Colin Montgomerie in 1999. A partisan crowd and links familiarity make MacIntyre a live threat well beyond his ranking. With three Open Championship spots on offer to unqualified players, the leaderboard should stay crowded into Sunday.
2026 PGA Genesis Scottish Open July 9, 2026 FAQ
Who is the favorite to win the Genesis Scottish Open?
Scottie Scheffler is the favorite at +600. The world No. 1 leads the field on the strength of a tour-leading nine top-10 finishes in 14 starts this season.
Who do you like to win the Genesis Scottish Open?
From the favorite tier, Scottie Scheffler is the most likely winner. His ball-striking suits links golf and his form is elite, though the short price offers little margin if his putter cools in the wind.
When does the Genesis Scottish Open start?
The first round is Thursday, July 9, 2026, at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland. The tournament runs through Sunday, July 12.
What channel is the Genesis Scottish Open on?
Golf Channel carries the early-round coverage, with CBS joining for the weekend broadcast windows.
Who won the Genesis Scottish Open last year?
Chris Gotterup won the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open. He returns as the defending champion after also winning the 2026 John Deere Classic.
What is the par and yardage at The Renaissance Club?
The Renaissance Club plays as a par 70 at roughly 7,282 yards for the Genesis Scottish Open.
What is the purse for the Genesis Scottish Open?
The 2026 Genesis Scottish Open features a $9 million purse, with the winner earning roughly $1.62 million and 500 FedEx Cup points.