Scottish Open: Everything To Know

Scottish Open 2024: History, Date, Location, Leaderboard, Previous winners, memorable moments, Players And Everything To Know

Event Details:

• • Dates: July 11-14, 2024
  • Venue: The Renaissance Club, North Berwick, Scotland
  • Par: 70
  • Length: 7,237 yards
  • Prize Purse: $9 million
  • Defending Champion: Rory McIlroy

Current Leaderboard:

• • Ludvig Åberg leads after Round 2, showcasing impressive play on the scenic Scottish course.

Prize:

The 2024 Genesis Scottish Open features a grand prize purse of $9 million. The winner of the tournament will take home a check worth $1.58 million, along with 500 FedEx Cup points. It promises exciting golf action as top players compete on the scenic Scottish course at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland.

Notable Highlights:

1. Ludvig Åberg Takes the Lead:
   • Ludvig Åberg currently leads after Round 2, showcasing impressive play on the scenic Scottish course.
   • His scouting trip to Royal Troon helped him secure the lead.
2. Spieth Misses the Cut:
   • Jordan Spieth, a fan favorite, missed the cut, also adding drama to the competition.
   • The leaderboard remains dynamic, with other top players vying for the title.

What’s New:

• • The tournament features a strong field of 156 players, promising exciting golf action.

History

The inaugural Sunbeam Electric Scottish Open took place in 1972 on the picturesque Downfield Golf Club in Dundee. In a thrilling sudden-death playoff, Neil Coles also emerged victorious by sinking a crucial 12-foot putt to defeat Brian Huggett. The total prize money for that event was £10,000, with a first prize of £2,000.

The following year (1973), the tournament moved to the iconic Old Course at St. Andrews, where Graham Marsh secured a commanding victory, winning by six strokes over Peter Oosterhuis. The prize money increased to £15,000, with a first prize of £2,500. After a hiatus, the Scottish Open returned in 1986 under a new sponsorship deal with Bell’s, also rebranding the former Glasgow Open held at Haggs Castle Golf Club.

Gleneagles became the host venue in 1987, and the tournament shifted to the week before the Open Championship. The BBC began broadcasting live coverage of the event in 1987, continuing until 1993.

Rolex Series and Recent Years:

• Since 2017, the Scottish Open has been part of the European Tour’s prestigious Rolex Series, elevating its status among elite tournaments.
• The prize fund increased significantly, reaching £7 million.
• Notably, the Scottish Open serves as a valuable preparation for players before The Open Championship, which follows in the subsequent week.

Memorable Moment

1.  The tournament has moved across iconic Scottish courses, also including Loch Lomond, Castle Stuart, Royal Aberdeen, and Gullane.
2. Dual Champions: In 1996, both the Loch Lomond and the Scottish Open were played, resulting in two “Scottish Open” champions for that year.
3. Recent Winners:
   • 2023: Rory McIlroy secured victory at the Renaissance Club with a score of 265 (-15).
   • Also 2022: Xander Schauffele triumphed with a score of 273 (-7) at the same venue.
4. Impact on The Open: Notable Scottish Open champions, like Sandy Lyle, have gone on to perform well at The Open Championship.