Genesis Scottish Open and ISCO Championship: Two Fields, One PGA Tour Week of Opportunity
This week on the PGA Tour, fans get a rare treat—two events, two continents, and countless storylines. The Genesis Scottish Open tees off in Scotland with golf’s elite, while the ISCO Championship in Louisville offers a golden opportunity for rising and returning stars.
Genesis Scottish Open: Scotland Hosts the Stars
The Genesis Scottish Open, played at the Renaissance Club, brings together a stacked field. As a co-sanctioned event between the PGA Tour and DP World Tour, it now enjoys extra stability thanks to a new five-year title sponsorship deal from Genesis, announced on Wednesday.
Almost all of the top 100 FedEx Cup players are competing—except Emiliano Grillo, Kevin Roy, Michael Thorbjornsen, and Mark Hubbard, who chose the ISCO Championship instead.
Leading the charge are Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, two of the game’s biggest names. They’ll face stiff competition from players like Ludvig Åberg, Tommy Fleetwood, Collin Morikawa, Ryan Fox, Adam Scott, and rising star Aldrich Potgieter.
Robert MacIntyre returns as defending champion. Last year, he made history by sinking a 22-foot birdie on the final hole to become the first Scot in 25 years to win this event. The last to do so was Colin Montgomerie, back in 1999.
Fleetwood continues to chase his first win on American soil, and many believe this could be his breakthrough. With so many contenders in form, predicting a winner remains nearly impossible. The depth of the field mirrors that of a major—only LIV Golf players are missing.
The last two editions saw winning scores of -18 and -15. This course demands aggressive play from the start—there’s little room for error.
Here is the link to the leaderboard
ISCO Championship: Wide Open in Louisville
While big names battle it out in Scotland, the ISCO Championship offers a massive opportunity in Louisville. Emiliano Grillo, fresh off a playoff loss at the John Deere Classic, enters as the favorite.
Also in strong form are Kevin Roy, Michael Thorbjornsen, and Mark Hubbard—all aiming to take advantage of the lighter field. Veterans like Nick Watney and Jason Dufner are also worth watching. Watney owns five PGA Tour wins, though his last came in 2012. Dufner, a major champion in 2013, hopes to turn back the clock.
With fewer stars in the field, players hungry for a breakthrough have a real shot. The stage is set for surprises.
Here is the link to the leaderboard
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re watching the Genesis Scottish Open unfold in Scotland or following the underdog stories at the ISCO Championship, this PGA Tour week delivers something for every fan. It’s a mix of major-level showdowns and Cinderella-story potential—golf at its finest.
