We head overseas to get the last preparation event for The Open. We head to North Berwick, Scotland for the 2026 Genesis Scottish Open. In only it’s 5th season as a co-sanctioned event, this event is projecting for the strongest field and fiercest competition in the events history. Let’s not waste anymore time.

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Genesis Scottish Open 2025: Daily Fantasy Golf Picks & Projections

This week is notable for two reasons. Not only is it the national open event of Scotland, but this is also the last chance for players to qualify for The Open, the seasons final major tournament. This is one of the DP World Tour’s premium events, meaning this is part of the Rolex Series. Genesis joined as the title sponsor in 2022, when this event became co-sanctioned by the PGA Tour. While we have limited PGA Tour starts on this venue, it has been an event with a long history, dating back to the 1970s. The Renaissance Club became the host venue in 2019, back when this was the Aberdeen Standard Investment Scottish Open. .

 

The Renaissance Club: Course Breakdown This Week

The Renaissance Club is a modern hybrid-links style course that opened in 2008. A Tom Doak design, this has been the home of the Scottish Open on the DP World Tour, European Senior Tour, and Ladies European Tour. As with many Doak designs, the green complex is the true defense of this course, and we will see a premium on the short game side of things. Given the fescue greens we will see this week, the elements will play a major factor on how these complexes play. In 2022 with heavy winds throughout the event, we saw the winning score at just 7 under par, far in contrast to the moderate weather and 18 under par that won this event in 2024.

Coming in at just under 7,300 yards and a Par of 70, we will see a season high 5 par 3s, and season low 10 par 4s. The par 3s play between 147 and 220 yards, the par 4s between 347 and 511, with the 3 par 5s playing between 576 and 600 yards. Given the length we see at this course on many of the scoring holes, driving distance will play a higher importance than your average PGA course this week. Weather will certainly impact the approach buckets this week. Last year, we saw a large number within 75 yards, and well above average numbers from 200+. Additionally, given the links style of this venue, this is not surprising, given the longer tee shots that role out and low approach shots are often of higher usage during this event. In fact, in each of the last 3 seasons of this event, 10 of the 15 players in each field were in the top 30 in driving distance entering the week. 

When it comes to comparable courses, it’s easy to want to compare this to other European courses that we’ve seen, but the best comparable course we’ve seen is Los Angeles Country Club. In-fact, in 2023 when LACC hosted the U.S. Open, 10 players finished in the top 20 in both events. LACC as a result is our primary comparative course for the week. Most comparative courses from Europe tend to be more based on weather conditions as opposed to actual course layout, especially given the general lack of strokes gained data we see. 

Our overall model will place an emphasis on the following stats for this week: SG: Tee-to-Green (Windy Conditions), Par 5 scoring, SG: Short Game, Par 4 scoring 450-500, Par 5 scoring 550-600, Comp Course History, and Driving Distance.

 

Genesis Scottish Open 2026 Field: Golf DFS

The Genesis Scottish Open sees perhaps the greatest field in it’s history in terms of overall talent. With 6 of the top 10 OWGR players ,the co-sanctioned nature of this event leads it to see 75 of the best players from both tours. 2025 champion Chris Gotterup will look to defend his title, and other previous winners Robert MacIntyre, Rory McIlroy, Aaron Rai, and Xander Schauffele. Many of the players on the DP World Tour side have played here as well. This is going to be an interesting field to sift through as a result of it’s new co-sanctioned status as we will see Jon Rahm, Tyrrell Hatton, and Patrick Reed, amongst other top names from the DP World Tour.

 

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PGA Best Bets & Predictions: 2026 Genesis Scottish Open (17-30 Overall, +2.75 Units)

  • Rory McIlroy: Top 10 (+125)
  • Tom Kim: Top 20 (+300) 
  • Genesis Scottish Open One and Done Picks: 
    • Tyrrell Hatton
    • Tom Kim
 

GOLF DFS PICKS THIS WEEK: Top Tier

Rory McIlroy ($12,000 DraftKings/$12,800 FanDuel)

It’s clear Rory has the feel for this type of event. He's never finished worse than 4th here. He's 2nd here in course history (arguably first if you make it a minimum of 2 events), but he's also a top 10 wind player in the field, and his super power off the tee remains a strength. Given how much this venue values not only driving skills, but long iron approach. it makes so much sense to have Rory here. That isn't even mentioning that he's a top 5 putter on slow greens as well.

Matt Fitzpatrick ($9,900 DraftKings/$11,900 FanDuel)

Matt Fitzpatrick continues to impress in 2026. He's recorded 3 wins, and is coming off starts of 4th at the Travelers, 22nd at the U.S. Open, and runner-up at the RBC Canadian. He's played well here in his career, with a T6 and T4 finish in his 4 starts here. He's a top 3 wind player in the field, putts well on these greens, and his long irons and driver remains dialed. What's not to love about Fitzy this week?

Chris Gotterup ($9,300 DraftKings/$11,400 FanDuel)

Gotterup is the defending champion here, and he's coming off a win last week at the John Deere Classic. It's no surprise why. He's one of the better drivers in the field, and his apex height (max height on his driver shots) is much lower than average, giving him incredible role out to go with the speed that gives him above average carry as well. His overall short-game is incredible and plays well at this venue, and I see no reason he can't go back-to-back.

 

GOLF DFS PICKS THIS WEEK: MID-TIER

Kurt Kitayama ($8,400 DraftKings/$10,100 FanDuel)

Kitayama has a runner up finish here, but that's not the only thing giving me hope this week. He's coming off a week where he gained over 8 strokes on approach, and his play off the tee has remained incredible this year. His putter is what holds him back, but he's putt well here previously as well as being 2nd in the field in approach putting. That'll play.

Justin Thomas ($8,600 DraftKings/$10,400 FanDuel)

J.T. is a bit of an interesting play this week. He's been solid, yet unspectacular. His short-game has been amazing of late (2nd in the field), and the rest of his profile is fine. What's giving me hope is that he's been a top 20 player in windy conditions. He struggled here earlier in his career, but came in 22nd last season, and is playing a streak of 6 straight tourneys with finishes of top 19 or better. I'm gonna take a chance here on a player that feels like most are fading. 

Min Woo Lee ($8,200 DraftKings/$10,200 FanDuel)

Min Woo is a bit of the opposite player to my previous plays this week. His recent form is not super strong, and his history here isn't the best. But I'm taking a chance on him still being an elite driver who has incredibly short game. He's historically played well in the wind (22nd in my model in this metric) and I fully believe that he can compete here.

 

GOLF DFS PICKS THIS WEEK: VALUE TIER

Kristoffer Reitan ($7,900 DraftKings/$10,000 FanDuel)

Reitan was a bit of a surprise to see so high for me. Then you look at the numbers and the picture comes together. He's 6th in ball-striking, 7th in driving, and his numbers here and at our comp courses are both top 10 metrics. He's generally not been the best wind player, but that hasn't stopped him at this type of venue in the past. I'm going to believe Reitan can build on his T13 finish here last season and continue to impress.

Alex Fitzpatrick ($7,900 DraftKings/$9,700 FanDuel)

I'm riding this train not til the wheels fall off, but until the engine explodes. Fitzpatrick has shown no signs of slowing down since getting his card, with yet another top 10 finish at the Travelers. His iron play has been elite since joining the tour, and he hits it far and straight off the tee. His putter will be what needs to cooperate, and his history here isn't great, but I'm not giving up on Big Fitz.

Bud Cauley ($7,600 DraftKings/$9,200 FanDuel)

Cauley's profile is simple this week. He's a top 20 short game player in the field, who avoids bogeys. On top of that, he's a top 5 player in windy conditions. That profile may not scream must play this week, but I can't find a good reason to fade him. He's 11th in my model overall, and that's more than enough for me.

 

PGA DFS Picks This Week (Cheat Sheet)

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