Rory McIlroy is returning to action at the Scottish Open, just weeks after his brutal US Open defeat at the hands of LIV golfer Bryson DeChambeau.
As he does so, the reigning and defending Scottish Open champion will be joined by a whole host of other world-class talents in this unique event which is co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour and PGA Tour.
While everyone involved at the Renaissance Club is hoping to win, nearly all will also view this tournament as a valuable tune-up for the Open Championship at Royal Troon the following week. Six of the world’s top-seven are in the Scottish Open field, with the only absentee being a certain Scottie Scheffler.
The World No.1 confirmed after his sixth victory of the season that he would be taking a small break before playing The Open, the Olympics, and the final three playoff events in the FedEx Cup race on the PGA Tour.
Once the Presidents Cup has been completed, Scheffler said he will then enjoy a well-deserved lengthy break with his wife and new son, Bennett.
Scottie Scheffler is not in the 2024 Scottish Open field
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And aside from Dechambeau and Jon Rahm, who are not eligible and playing in LIV Golf Andalucia anyway, Patrick Cantlay is the only remaining member of the World’s top-10 who will not be in action just days out from the final men’s Major of the year.
While global stars such as Jordan Spieth, Justin Rose, and Tom Kim could easily have made the list, here are six of the biggest names joining McIlroy in the 2024 Scottish Open field.
Xander Schauffele
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The World No.3 and 2022 Scottish Open champion is a serious contender to secure another title at the Renaissance Club, especially given he has now picked up his first Major.
Schauffele has three victories to his name in tournaments sanctioned by the DP World Tour throughout his career – the 2024 PGA Championship, the 2022 Scottish Open, and the 2018 WGC-HSBC Champions – and will be keen to make it four in the coming days.
Viktor Hovland
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A Ryder Cup favorite in Europe, Hovland is sure to be well supported by those in attendance at the Renaissance Club. His form has been questionable in 2024, but the Norwegian does seem to be improving on links courses and will not be daunted by the stacked field in…
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