Genesis Scottish Open. What you need to know and where to watch the golf tournament

On Thursday, July 11, one of the premier events on the European Tour, the Genesis Scottish Open, commenced and will continue until Sunday, July 14.

What you need to know about the tournament

This professional golf tournament takes place in Scotland and is one of the five events in the Rolex Series, making it a key fixture on the European Tour calendar. Since 1987, the Scottish Open, alongside the John Deere Classic, has served as the final opportunity for players to qualify for The Open Championship.

The Genesis Scottish Open became part of the Rolex Series in 2017, marking the inauguration of the series and an increase in the prize fund to seven million dollars. Starting from 2022, the tournament has been jointly sanctioned by the PGA Tour with Genesis as its title sponsor.

This year, the prize fund totals nine million dollars. Rory McIlroy is the defending champion of the Scottish Open.

Where to Watch the Genesis Scottish Open

The tournament will be broadcast on the Golf Channel. PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ will provide exclusive live coverage, including featured group coverage, and Peacock will offer a simulcast of the Golf Channel broadcast.