Most of the world's top players will be present at the Genesis Scottish Open, however, there are some notable absences from the field.

The PGA Tour and DP World Tour co-sanction Scotland’s national open, which will have a loaded field at the Renaissance Club.

There are nine amateurs in the field - three more than were in the field at Royal Portrush in 2019. They include Scots Cameron Adam (Royal Burgess) and Connor Graham (Blairgowrie), the duo bidding to emulate Calum Scott after the Nairn player finished as the leading amateur at Royal Troon 12 months ago to claim the coveted Silver Medal.

The PGA TOUR returns to The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland, for the Genesis Scottish Open, a dual-eligibility event with the DP World Tour and one

Scheffler headlines the field for next week’s Genesis Scottish Open, which boasts eight of the top-10 players in the world.

The final three spots in the 2025 British Open went to the top finishers in the Genesis Scottish Open not already in the British field.

Genesis Scottish Open field features 156 top players, including eight of the top 10 in the Official World Golf Rankings Alongside claiming a share of the $9 million prize pool,

The sentimental angle is also in play with McIlroy because The Open is being played in his home country of Northern Ireland. Scheffler, McIlroy and Jon Rahm are considered the three favorites to win the Claret Jug, as they have been for most of the major-tournament season.