The Genesis Scottish Open, a crucial event on the PGA Tour calendar, takes place ahead of the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale next week. Hosted at the Renaissance Club, this tournament sees numerous top golfers preparing for the season's final major.
DraftKings has released the betting odds for the leading contenders in the Scottish Open:
– Scottie Scheffler +500
– Rory McIlroy +920
– Jon Rahm +1300
– Xander Schauffele +1850
– Tommy Fleetwood +2150
– Ludvig Aberg +2200
– Matt Fitzpatrick +2200
– Chris Gotterup +2900
– Wyndham Clark +3200
– Viktor Hovland +3200
– Patrick Cantlay +3200
– Si Woo Kim +3400
– Justin Thomas +3600
– Robert MacIntyre +3600
– Tyrrell Hatton +3800
– J.J. Spaun +4500
– Min Woo Lee +4800
– Kurt Kitayama +5000
– Nicolai Hojgaard +5000
– Harris English +5500
– Alex Fitzpatrick +5700
– Aaron Rai +5800
– David Puig +5800
– Kristoffer Reitan +6200
– Shane Lowry +6400
– Adam Scott +6800
– Brooks Koepka +6900
– Jake Knapp +7000
– Patrick Reed +7200
– Bud Cauley +8000
– Tom Kim +8400
For those considering betting on favorites, Rory McIlroy, listed at +920, stands out as a top contender. McIlroy’s profile fits the tournament well, excelling both in driving and putting. His recent Scottish Open performances are impressive, finishing T-2 last year, T-4 in 2024, and winning in 2023 after a narrow victory over local favorite Robert MacIntyre in tough conditions. With his recent Masters victory in April, McIlroy is aiming for his second Open Championship title, having previously won in 2014 and finishing in the top five on four additional occasions. Though his odds are lower than ideal, his strong course history solidifies his status as a significant contender.
Another interesting pick is Robert MacIntyre at +3600. He had a commendable performance in 2023, securing his first Scottish Open win after a strong showing in the previous year. Notably, he finished runner-up at last year's US Open and demonstrates a solid aptitude for links golf, particularly under unpredictable weather conditions. The Oban native is expected to perform well again in this environment.
Longshot Tom Kim, with odds at +8400, could also be a worthwhile bet. He has consistently placed in the top 20 at the Renaissance Club and has shown promising form, having recently secured a T-3 finish at the US Open. His potential for victory is amplified by his previous close calls in earlier editions of the Scottish Open, where his performance could lead to success if his putting turns favorable this week.
