Winning Picks for the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open

2024 Genesis Scottish Open Odds and Picks

 

Welcome to the latest insights on the Scottish Open odds for the upcoming 2024 tournament. As anticipation builds for this prestigious event, we delve into the predictions and picks that could shape the outcome. With a proven golf model at our disposal, we aim to provide valuable information to guide your betting decisions.

 

Background of the Scottish Open

The Scottish Open is a prestigious golf tournament that has a rich history dating back to its inception in 1972. It is part of the European Tour and is traditionally held in Scotland, known for its challenging links courses and unpredictable weather conditions. The tournament serves as an important warm-up event for the Open Championship, which follows shortly after.

Over the years, the Scottish Open has seen some of the biggest names in golf emerge victorious, including players like Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, and Phil Mickelson. These past winners have showcased their skills on various courses, each presenting its own set of challenges to the players.

 

Genesis Scottish Open 2024 Tees Off: Top Golfers Gear Up for The Open Championship

The PGA Tour kicks off its European swing with the 2024 Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland, this Thursday. This crucial tournament serves as a vital warm-up event for the year's final major, The Open Championship, held the following week. As a result, expect to see a stacked field featuring many of the world's top golfers.

The 2024 Scottish Open will be held at a yet-to-be-disclosed course in Scotland, adding an element of mystery and excitement for both players and fans. The location of the tournament plays a significant role in shaping the competition, as different courses demand different strategies and skills from the players.

As one of the key events on the golf calendar, the Scottish Open attracts a strong field of players from around the world, all vying for the coveted title and valuable ranking points. The tournament not only offers a substantial prize purse but also serves as a crucial stepping stone for players looking to fine-tune their game ahead of major championships.

 

 

Defending Champion Scottish Open 2024 - Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy, the defending champion of the Scottish Open, had a stellar performance in the 2023 tournament, securing a victory that showcased his skill and talent on the course. With his impressive win last year, McIlroy will undoubtedly be a top contender in the 2024 Scottish Open.

On the PGA Tour, McIlroy has been showing strong form leading up to the Scottish Open, with consistent finishes and notable performances in recent tournaments. His experience and success on the tour make him a formidable opponent for any player in the field.

Currently, Rory McIlroy's odds to win the 2024 Scottish Open are among the favorites, reflecting his status as a top player in the tournament. As a defending champion, McIlroy will be looking to make a statement and defend his title against a competitive field of golfers vying for the prestigious Scottish Open trophy.

Defending champion Rory McIlroy sits atop the leaderboard for the 2024 Scottish Open, boasting favorable 7-1 odds to win. But should you place your bets on the favorites like McIlroy, Xander Schauffele (8-1), or Collin Morikawa (12-1), or take a chance on a longshot with higher potential payouts like Jordan Spieth (60-1) or Max Homa (55-1)?

 

 

Top Contenders for the 2024 Scottish Open

As the 2024 Scottish Open approaches, golf fans and bettors are keeping a close eye on the top contenders vying for the prestigious title. Let's take a look at some of the players who are expected to perform well in the tournament:

 

Scottish Open Rory McIlroy on the Preview Day

 

1. Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy the defending champion, is always a strong contender in any tournament he enters. With his consistent performance and impressive skills on the course, Rahm is a favorite to win the 2024 Scottish Open.

 

Scottish Open Collin Morikawa on the Preview Day

 

2. Collin Morikawa

The young and talented Collin Morikawa has been making waves in the golf world with his exceptional game. Known for his accuracy and solid iron play, Morikawa is expected to be a top contender in the upcoming tournament.

 

Scottish Open Xander Schauffele on the Preview Day

 

3. Xander Schauffele

Xander Schauffele is another player to watch out for in the Scottish Open. With his consistent performances in major tournaments and ability to handle pressure situations, Schauffele is a strong contender for the title.

These top-ranked players have the skills, experience, and determination to make a significant impact in the 2024 Scottish Open. Golf enthusiasts and bettors alike will be closely following their performance and hoping for an exciting competition.

 

2024 Scottish Open odds, top contenders 

Rory McIlroy +700
Xander Schauffele +800
Collin Morikawa +1200
Ludvig Åberg +1400
Viktor Hovland +2000
Tommy Fleetwood +2200
Min Woo Lee +2500
Tom Kim +2500
Hideki Matsuyama +3000
Justin Thomas +3500
Robert MacIntyre +4000
Matt Fitzpatrick +4000
Corey Conners +4500
Sungjae Im +4500
Wyndham Clark +5000
Sahith Theegala +5000
Byeong Hun An +5500
Brian Harman +5500
Max Homa +5500
Aaron Rai +5500
Jordan Spieth +6000
Sepp Straka +6000
Davis Thompson +6500
Si Woo Kim +7000
Christiaan Bezuidenhout +7500
Adam Scott +8000
Thomas Detry +8000
Tom Hoge +8000
Erik Van Rooyen +9000
Keith Mitchell +9000
Will Zalatoris +9000
Ryan Fox +9000
Billy Horschel +9000
Nicolai Højgaard +9000
Tom Mckibbin +9000
Denny McCarthy +10000
Alex Noren +10000
Rasmus Højgaard +11000
Harris English +11000
Jordan Smith +11000
Ewen Ferguson +11000
Victor Perez +12000
Rickie Fowler +12000
Matthieu Pavon +12000
Matt Wallace +12000
Adam Hadwin +12000
Keita Nakajima +12000
Kurt Kitayama +12000
Bernd Wiesberger +15000
Kevin Yu +15000
Mackenzie Hughes +15000
Justin Rose +15000
Ben Griffin +15000
Taylor Moore +15000

 

 

Scottish Open Past Winners 

 

#

Year

Tour(s)[a]

Winner

Score

To par

Margin

Runner(s)-up

Purse[b]

Share[b]

Venue

Genesis Scottish Open

42nd

2024

EUR, PGAT

9,000,000

1,575,000

Renaissance

41st

2023

EUR, PGAT

Northern Ireland Rory McIlroy

265

−15

1 stroke

Scotland Robert MacIntyre

9,000,000

1,575,000

Renaissance

40th

2022

EUR, PGAT

United States Xander Schauffele

273

−7

1 stroke

United States Kurt Kitayama

8,000,000

1,440,000

Renaissance

Abrdn Scottish Open

39th

2021

EUR

Australia Min Woo Lee

266

−18

Playoff

Belgium Thomas Detry

England Matt Fitzpatrick

8,000,000

1,333,330

Renaissance

Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open

38th

2020

EUR

England Aaron Rai

273

−11

Playoff

England Tommy Fleetwood

7,000,000

1,166,669

Renaissance

37th

2019

EUR

Austria Bernd Wiesberger

262

−22

Playoff

France Benjamin Hébert

7,000,000

1,166,669

Renaissance

36th

2018

EUR

South Africa Brandon Stone

260

−20

4 strokes

England Eddie Pepperell

7,000,000

1,166,669

Gullane

Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open

35th

2017

EUR

Spain Rafa Cabrera-Bello

275

−13

Playoff

England Callum Shinkwin

7,000,000

1,166,669

Dundonald

34th

2016

EUR

Sweden Alex Norén

274

−14

1 stroke

England Tyrrell Hatton

3,250,000

541,668

Castle Stuart

33rd

2015

EUR

United States Rickie Fowler

268

−12

1 stroke

France Raphaël Jacquelin

United States Matt Kuchar

3,250,000

541,668

Gullane

32nd

2014

EUR

England Justin Rose

268

−16

2 strokes

Sweden Kristoffer Broberg

3,000,000

500,000

Royal Aberdeen

31st

2013

EUR

United States Phil Mickelson

271

−17

Playoff

South Africa Branden Grace

3,000,000

500,000

Castle Stuart

30th

2012

EUR

India Jeev Milkha Singh

271

−17

Playoff

Italy Francesco Molinari

2,500,000

416,668

Castle Stuart

Barclays Scottish Open

29th

2011

EUR

England Luke Donald

197[c]

−19

4 strokes

Sweden Fredrik Andersson Hed

3,000,000

500,000

Castle Stuart

28th

2010

EUR

Italy Edoardo Molinari

272

−12

3 strokes

Northern Ireland Darren Clarke

3,000,000

500,000

Loch Lomond

27th

2009

EUR

Germany Martin Kaymer

269

−15

2 strokes

Spain Gonzalo Fernández-Castaño

France Raphaël Jacquelin

3,000,000

500,000

Loch Lomond

26th

2008

EUR

Northern Ireland Graeme McDowell

271

−13

2 strokes

South Africa James Kingston

3,000,000

500,000

Loch Lomond

25th

2007

EUR

France Grégory Havret

272

−14

Playoff

United States Phil Mickelson

3,000,000

500,000

Loch Lomond

24th

2006

EUR

Sweden Johan Edfors

271

−13

2 strokes

England Luke Donald

Argentina Andrés Romero

South Africa Charl Schwartzel

2,400,000

400,000

Loch Lomond

23rd

2005

EUR

South Africa Tim Clark

265

−19

2 strokes

Northern Ireland Darren Clarke

Netherlands Maarten Lafeber

2,400,000

400,000

Loch Lomond

22rd

2004

EUR

France Thomas Levet

269

−15

1 stroke

New Zealand Michael Campbell

2,200,000

366,660

Loch Lomond

21st

2003

EUR

South Africa Ernie Els (2)

267

−17

5 strokes

Northern Ireland Darren Clarke

Wales Phillip Price

2,200,000

366,660

Loch Lomond

20th

2002

EUR

Argentina Eduardo Romero

273

−11

Playoff

Sweden Freddie Jacobson

2,200,000

366,660

Loch Lomond

Scottish Open

19th

2001

EUR

South Africa Retief Goosen

268

−16

3 strokes

Denmark Thomas Bjørn

2,200,000

366,660

Loch Lomond

Standard Life Loch Lomond

18th

2000

EUR

South Africa Ernie Els

273

−11

1 stroke

United States Tom Lehman

1,100,000

183,330

Loch Lomond

17th

1999

EUR

Scotland Colin Montgomerie

268

−16

3 strokes

Spain Sergio García

Sweden Michael Jonzon

Sweden Mats Lanner

1,000,000

166,660

Loch Lomond

16th

1998

EUR

England Lee Westwood

276

−8

4 strokes

Australia Robert Allenby

Sweden Dennis Edlund

England David Howell

Argentina Eduardo Romero

Wales Ian Woosnam

850,000

141,660

Loch Lomond

Gulfstream Loch Lomond World Invitational

15th

1997

EUR

United States Tom Lehman

265

−19

5 strokes

South Africa Ernie Els

800,000

133,330

Loch Lomond

Loch Lomond World Invitational

14th

1996[d]

EUR

Denmark Thomas Bjørn

277

−7

1 stroke

France Jean van de Velde

750,000

125,000

Loch Lomond

Scottish Open

13th

1996[d]

EUR

Wales Ian Woosnam (3)

289

+1

4 strokes

Scotland Andrew Coltart

480,000

80,000

Carnoustie

12th

1995

EUR

Australia Wayne Riley

276

−12

2 strokes

England Nick Faldo

650,000

108,330

Carnoustie

Bell's Scottish Open

11th

1994

EUR

England Carl Mason

265

−15

1 stroke

England Peter Mitchell

600,000

100,000

Gleneagles

(King's Course)

10th

1993

EUR

Sweden Jesper Parnevik

271

−9

5 strokes

United States Payne Stewart

600,000

100,000

Gleneagles

(King's Course)

9th

1992

EUR

Australia Peter O'Malley

262

−18

2 strokes

Scotland Colin Montgomerie

600,000

100,000

Gleneagles

(King's Course)

8th

1991

EUR

Australia Craig Parry

268

−12

1 stroke

Zimbabwe Mark McNulty

500,000

83,330

Gleneagles

(King's Course)

7th

1990

EUR

Wales Ian Woosnam (2)

269

−15

4 strokes

Zimbabwe Mark McNulty

400,000

66,660

Gleneagles

(King's Course)

6th

1989

EUR

United States Michael Allen

272

−8

2 strokes

Spain José María Olazábal

Wales Ian Woosnam

300,000

50,000

Gleneagles

(King's Course)

5th

1988

EUR

England Barry Lane

271

−13

3 strokes

Scotland Sandy Lyle

Spain José Rivero

250,000

41,660

Gleneagles

(King's Course)

4th

1987

EUR

Wales Ian Woosnam

264

−20

7 strokes

Australia Peter Senior

200,000

33,330

Gleneagles

(King's Course)

3rd

1986

EUR

Northern Ireland David Feherty

270

−14

Playoff

Australia Ian Baker-Finch

Republic of Ireland Christy O'Connor Jnr

130,000

21,660

Haggs Castle

1974–1985: No tournament

Sunbeam Electric Scottish Open

2nd

1973

EUR

Australia Graham Marsh

286

−2

6 strokes

England Peter Oosterhuis

15,000

2,500

St Andrews

1st

1972

EUR

England Neil Coles

283

−5

Playoff

Wales Brian Huggett

10,000

2,000

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