2022 Genesis Scottish Open Betting Preview, Odds, Picks & Predictions

J.T. Poston has been quietly rocketing up the FedEx Cup standings for the last two weeks. Heading into the Travelers Championship, he was sitting at 111th. He tied for second at the Travelers Championship and won at the John Deere Classic, which moved him into 22nd.

This week’s win was completed in wire-to-wire fashion finishing 3 strokes clear of the field, it is his first Tour win this season and second of his career.

Poston was not the only one celebrating, as Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Emiliano Grillo both earned a spot in the 150th playing of The Open next week after finishing second and third, respectively.

This week, the Tour heads to the home of golf playing at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland for the Genesis Scottish Open. This is the Tour’s debut co-sanctioned event with the DP Tour, Europe’s top-tier golf tour.  

2022 Genesis Scottish Open Event Information

• Dates: July 7-10, 2022
• Course: The Renaissance Club, North Berwick, Scotland
• Purse: $8,000,000
• Defending Champ: Debut PGA Tour and DP Tour co-sanctioned event

As the first co-sanctioned event of its kind, the Genesis Scottish Open will feature players from both the PGA Tour and the DP Tour, making it one of the strongest fields on the Tour this year.

The tournament is the last tournament in this year’s Open Qualifying Series and the top three finishers who have not already secured an exemption to this year’s Open will land a spot in the field — that’s so long as they finish in the top 10. 

What Course Is the Genesis Scottish Open Held At?

The Renaissance Club was opened in 2008 and was designed by Tom Doak, a student of the legendary course designer Pete Dye.

It is located along the coast and was designed to use the land’s natural features to challenge golfers with uneven lies and forests of pine trees guarding landing areas and approach shots.

The last five tournaments played at The Renaissance Club have had an average winning score of just under -17 but weather can always play a factor in changing that — the course is located along the coast and could have wind gusts over 30 mph on Thursday. 

How to Watch the Genesis Scottish Open

• Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. ET Golf Channel
• Friday: 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. ET Golf Channel
• Saturday: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. ET Golf Channel; 12-3 p.m. ET CBS 
• Sunday: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. ET Golf Channel; 12-3 p.m. ET CBS

How to Listen to the Genesis Scottish Open

• Thursday: 8 a.m.–1:30 p.m. ET Sirius XM
• Friday: 8 a.m.–1:30 p.m. ET Sirius XM
• Saturday: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. ET Sirius XM
• Sunday: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. ET Sirius XM

What are the Payouts for the 2022 Genesis Scottish Open?

The total purse of the 2022 Genesis Scottish Open is $8,000,000. The winner receives 500 FedEx Cup points and 50 Official World Golf Ranking points — additional Official World Golf Ranking points can be added based on the tournament’s strength of field.

The champion also receives a two-season exemption on the PGA Tour, as well as inclusion in the 2023 Masters and 2023 PGA Championship, as well as the 2023 Sentry Tournament of Champions. 

How Many Golfers Are in the 2022 Genesis Scottish Open?

The tournament field is composed of 156 players, 75 from the PGA Tour, 75 from the DP Tour, three from the KPGA (Korea’s top-tier golf group) and three unrestricted sponsor exemptions.

The field is packed with top-tier golfers looking to hone their game for next week’s final major and 150th playing of The Open. The tournament features 14 of the top 15, 32 of the top 50 and 55 of top 100 Official World Golf Ranked players in the field this week. 

Who Has the Best Odds of Winning the 2022 Genesis Scottish Open?

The current odds favorite to win the Genesis Scottish Open is Jon Rahm (+1100), followed by Justin Thomas (+1200) and FedEx Cup leader Scottie Scheffler (+1200) to round out the top three.

2022 Genesis Scottish Open Betting Odds & Field

Genesis Scottish Open Past Winner

2022 is the Genesis Scottish Open’s debut on the PGA Tour.