With the Open Championship looming on the horizon, the world’s top rated golfers are unsurprisingly looking to prepare for the upcoming major the best they can. For many that looks like heading to this year’s Genesis Scottish Open, which has the who’s-who of potential contenders coming to fine tune their games on a similar course layout.
The Renaissance Club in Scotland will be hosting a field led by world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler with last year’s champion Xander Schauffele also returning to defend his title. The Scottish Open will also offer the opportunity for the leading three players without a guaranteed spot for the Open Championship to get their place locked in, meaning there’s plenty on the line over the coming days
We look at all the best betting opportunities ahead of this tournament, with the latest odds from bookmaker William Hill.
※ Current Odds Date & Time: July 13th, 6:15 A.M. (GMT)
Even with a stacked lineup of elite competition, Scottie Scheffler still leads the way as this week’s betting favorite with his remarkable consistency. While Scheffler can adapt to many courses, his all around game sets up nicely and justifies his spot atop the odds.
The American currently sits at 8.00 to win the tournament with Rory McIlroy closely following at 9.00. Patrick Cantlay and defending champ Xander Schauffele sit tied for third at 15.00 with Tyrell Hatton, Rickie Fowler and Viktor Hovland not far behind at 19.00 to win the Genesis Scottish Open 2023.
One of the strongest picks this week is backing Tyrell Hatton for his first title of the season. With top 15 metrics all over the course and a putter that is hot right now, the only thing the Englishman is missing in 2023 is a win. Hatton is very familiar and comfortable on a links style course, so look for him to find success this week at 19.00 in the outright betting.
Viktor Hovland has also been playing some of the best golf of his life, knocking on the door of a win in every tournament he’s played over the last three months. Chances are he’ll keep his momentum rolling here in Scotland, so back Hovland for a top 10 finish at 3.00. Another player who feels as thought they’re on the cusp of a big win is former world No. 1 Rory McIlroy. There couldn’t be a better time for the Northern Irishman to come up with the goods either and at 9.00, is a strong option for those who want a slightly safer outright bet than the 19.00 being offered on Tyrell Hatton.
