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Genesis Scottish Open

The Renaissance Club

North Berwick, Scotland

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Thoughts on Chalk (odds via Bet365.com)

Scottie Scheffler (+500): This is the best price we’ve seen on Scheffler in some time. He’s traveling with his family this week and next and will look to win in the UK for the first time. He did not start in 2024 after sharing third in 2023.

Rory McIlroy (+800): Tough laydown in PGA TOUR Fantasy this week, but Royal Portrush and East Lake are the final two starts for him for me. The 2023 champ cashed T4 last year and should factor after T7 at the Travelers.

Tommy Fleetwood (+1600): It’s a PGA TOUR event, but will not feel like it on the Firth of Forth. With a runner-up playoff loss, a T6 and T4, he should be on your card somewhere this week.

Xander Schauffele (+2000): Maybe the change of scenery is what he needs. The vibes of the UK might be the tonic to kick his 2025 season into gear. There’s no value here for the 2022 winner, but when is there??

Robert MacIntyre (+2200): He either embraces the pressure or takes a victory lap from last year. He’s playing too well for the latter.

Collin Morikawa (+2200): Really smart move sticking Englishman Billy Foster, a major championship winner on the bag of Matt Fitzpatrick, into action for this week and next on courses and conditions he’s familiar with. Let’s see how this week goes.

Ludvig Aberg (+2500): Got steamrolled Sunday by the Big Bob Wave and finished T4 after leading after 36 and 54 holes. Gotta hit it this week and that’s his strength!

Viktor Hovland (+3000): Is he hurt or injured? Neither? The Norwegian makes his first appearance after solo third at Oakmont and WD at the Travelers Championship the following week.

Justin Thomas (+3500): Plenty of low ones here, five at 65 or better, including 62 to open last year. No top 10 in his last three visits. I’ll wait for the FedExCup run-in.

Sam Burns (+3500): Bet. Too many good ones in a row, coupled with the disappointment of Sunday at Oakmont, should have him fired up. Big, undulating greens are right up his alley.

Matt Fitzpatrick (+3500): Eight straight includes a pair of T8 paydays in his last five. Quietly making noise.

Others for Top 10, Top 20, or Top 40 action

Harry Hall and Ryan Fox, both at +5000, are on fire recently. Hall DNS at JDC because he was qualifying for The Open. Fox, twice a winner this season, owns a top-five result from The Open last year. Tom Kim is a course horse with minimal recent form. Brian Harman doesn’t mind links golf. Byeong Hun An shares the course record (61), set when he T3 in 2023. Si Woo Kim hits it great and cashed T11 last week. Always play Matt Wallace for a Top 40. Andrew Novak went toe-to-toe with JT earlier this year. Any and all Scotsmen should get a top 40 play at minimum, but Ewen Ferguson and Richy Ramsay are must-plays. Richard Mansell also shot 61 here last year. Jorge Campillo and Grant Forrest could surprise.

Read my DFS DISH column for more thoughts. Here are a few others, not mentioned before, that should/can/might fill out cards (Ryan Fox was in here last week!)

NOW PLAYING:

Host Course	The Renaissance Club
Yards (per official scorecard):	7,282 yards.
Par:	70 (35-35).
Greens:	Fescue, massive
Stimpmeter:	10.5 feet
Rough:	Fescue two inches off the fairways; Up to five inches wayward.
Bunkers/Water Hazards/In-Play
Architect(s):	Tom Doak (2008).
Defending Champion (event):	Robert MacIntyre (-18)
Defending Champion (course):	same
Multiple Champion(s) Entered:	None.
Fact of the Week:	The Renaissance Club is hosting for the 7th consecutive year. No other course history from this event is pertinent.

Recent Winners

2025 Season Winners

Event	Winner
The Sentry	Hideki Matsuyama
Sony Open in Hawaii	Nick Taylor
The American Express	Sepp Straka
Farmers Insurance Open	Harris English
AT&T Pebble Beach	Rory McIlroy
WM Phoenix Open	Thomas Detry (first time)
The Genesis Invitational	Ludvig Aberg
Mexico Open at VidantaWorld	Brian Campbell (first time)
Cognizant Classic	Joe Highsmith (first time)
Arnold Palmer Invitational	Russell Henley
THE PLAYERS Championship	Rory McIlroy (2)
Valspar Championship	Viktor Hovland
Texas Children’s Houston Open	Min Woo Lee (first time)
Valero Texas Open	Brian Harman
89th Masters Tournament	Rory McIlroy (3)
RBC Heritage	Justin Thomas
Zurich Classic	Andrew Novak/Ben Griffin (first time for both)
THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson	Scottie Scheffler
Truist Championship	Sepp Straka (2)
ONEFLIGHT Myrtle Beach	Ryan Fox
107th PGA Championship	Scottie Scheffler (2)
CS Challenge	Ben Griffin (2)
Memorial Tournament	Scottie Scheffler (3)
RBC Canadian Open	Ryan Fox (2)
US Open	J.J. Spaun
Travelers Championship	Keegan Bradley
Rocket Classic	Aldrich Potgieter (first time)
John Deere Classic	Brian Campbell (2)

2024 Season Winners

Event	Winner
The Sentry	Chris Kirk
Sony Open in Hawaii	Grayson Murray (Rest in Peace)
The American Express	Nick Dunlap (a)
Farmers Insurance Open	Matthieu Pavon (rookie)
AT&T Pebble Beach	Wyndham Clark (54 holes)
WM Phoenix Open	Nick Taylor
The Genesis Invitational	Hideki Matsuyama
Mexico Open at Vidanta	Jake Knapp (rookie)
Cognizant Classic	Austin Eckroat (first time)
Arnold Palmer Invitational	Scottie Scheffler
THE PLAYERS Championship	Scottie Scheffler (2)
Valspar Championship	Peter Malnati
Texas Children’s Houston Open	Stephan Jaeger (first time)
Valero Texas Open	Akshay Bhatia
88th Masters Tournament	Scottie Scheffler (3)
RBC Heritage	Scottie Scheffler (4)
Zurich Classic	Rory McIlroy & Shane Lowry
THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson	Taylor Pendrith (first time)
Wells Fargo Championship	Rory McIlroy (2)
106th PGA Championship	Xander Schauffele
Charles Schwab Challenge	Davis Riley
RBC Canadian Open	Robert MacIntyre (first time)
The 49th Memorial Tournament	Scottie Scheffler (5)
124th United States Open	Bryson DeChambeau
Travelers Championship	Scottie Scheffler (6)
Rocket Mortgage Classic	Cam Davis
John Deere Classic	Davis Thompson (first time)
Genesis Scottish Open	Robert MacIntyre (2)
152nd Open Championship	Xander Schauffele (2)
3M Open	Jhonattan Vegas
2024 Paris Olympics	Scottie Scheffler (7)
3M Open	Jhonattan Vegas
Wyndham Championship	Aaron Rai (first time)
FedEx St. Jude Championship	Hideki Matsuyama (2)
BMW Championship	Keegan Bradley
The TOUR Championship	Scottie Scheffler (8)
FedEx Cup Fall
Procore Championship	Patton Kizzire
Sanderson Farms Championship	Kevin Yu (first time)
Black Desert Championship	Matt McCarty (first time)
Shriners Children’s Open	JT Poston
ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP	Nico Echavarria
World Wide Technology Champ	Austin Eckroat (2)
Butterfield Bermuda Champ	Rafa Campos (first time)
The RSM Classic	Maverick McNealy (first time)

One and Done – Spotter’s Game

1 player per event (plus a backup pick if your guy gets kidnapped on Wednesday night and doesn’t make it to the first tee Thursday).

1 use per year.

Event	Selection	Place	Earnings
The Sentry	Sungjae Im	3rd	$1,360,000
Sony Open in Hawaii	Russell Henley	T10	195,025
The American Express	Adam Hadwin	MC
Farmers Insurance	Jason Day	T32	52,080
AT&T Pebble Beach	Ludvig Aberg	WD
WM Phoenix Open	Rasmus Hojgaard	T12	195,500
Genesis Invitational	Will Zalatoris	T24	168,857
Mexico Open	Patrick Rodgers	T25	59,350
Cognizant Classic	Daniel Berger	T25	73,721
Arnold Palmer	Keegan Bradley	T5	800,000
THE PLAYERS	Collin Morikawa	T10	656,250
Valspar Championship	Sepp Straka	T28	55,844
Houston Open	Aaron Rai	MC
Valero Texas Open	Corey Conners	T18	113,050
89th Masters	Rory McIlroy	WIN	4,200,000
RBC Heritage	Scottie Scheffler	T8	540,000
Zurich Classic	Kurt Kitayama	MC
Byron Nelson	Si Woo Kim	T15	136,719
Truist Championship	Tommy Fleetwood	T4	826,667
107th PGA Championship	Bryson DeChambeau	T2	1,418,667
CS Challenge	Jordan Spieth	T36	42,344
Memorial	Hideki Matsuyama	38th	94,000
RBC Canadian Open	Taylor Pendrith	T27	64,353
US Open	Jon Rahm	T7	615,786
Travelers Championship	Brian Harman	8th	620,000
Rocket Classic	Cameron Young	T46	27,091
John Deere Classic	Denny McCarthy	T11	174,300

LAST WEEK – John Deere Classic

THE CHOICE: Denny McCarthy

His streak of top 10 paydays busted at three straight with T11. Brian Campbell and Emiliano Grillo were never on my radar, but Grillo has now hit the podium twice in the Quad Cities, noted.

THIS Week – Genesis Scottish Open

THE CHOICE: Robert MacIntyre

If he’s not your pick, I’d lean on somebody from that part of the world. Also, the last three winners here have been stars, studs, and playing well. The volatility of the weather and the draw this week and next will provide an interesting subplot.

Others for me to consider: Tommy Fleetwood, Sepp Straka, Ludvig Aberg, Adam Scott, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Harry Hall. Too bad I’ve already burned through a few of these guys!

Valero Texas Open

TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course)

San Antonio, Texas

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Top of the Board (odds via Bet365)

No Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy to gnash teeth over this week.

Only 16 of the top 50 OWGR are playing as a tune-up for Augusta National.

The only way to get in the Masters this week, if not already qualified, is to win.

Ludvig Aberg (+1200), the Swedish ball-striking machine, sits at the top of the pile. Already a winner this year at a demanding Torrey Pines South, the four-year player formally of Texas Tech won’t be bothered by the energy in the atmosphere. Making his third start, yet only second as a pro, he signed for T14 last year.

Tommy Fleetwood (+1600) and Corey Conners (+1600) take up the next two spots. Fleetwood, never a winner on TOUR, ran T7 on debut and led the field in Bogey Avoidance last year. Conners, the only two-time winner, has two wins on TOUR, each at TPC San Antonio. He’s never missed the cut or cashed worse than T34.

Patrick Cantlay (+1800) is an interesting addition this week. Making his debut, the Californian will knock the simulator rust off after winning TGL with his mates from Atlanta. I’m more interested next week and DEFINITELY at RBC Heritage where he will almost certainly be my OAD selection.

Hideki Matsuyama (+2000) keeps rolling quietly along. The winner at The Sentry to open the season, he always returns to TPC San Antonio after his 2021 debut that was followed by his Green Jacket. If he’s turning up each year, I’m sold on this being a proper tune-up for Augusta National.

Akshay Bhatia (+2200) picked up his first top-10 result of 2024 with his playoff win here last year. In 2025, he’s on a run of three top-10 paydays in his last four on TOUR. The only left-hander to win it, he seeks to become the first player to successfully defend the title at TPC San Antonio. Bet.

Jordan Spieth (+2500), when healthy, and that appears to be the case entering the week, contends this time of year. The off-season wrist surgery is fading to the memory bank, and results are getting closer and closer to the old days. The 2021 champion has four top-10 paydays from eight starts.

Keegan Bradley (+2800) continues to balance TGL, TOUR starts, and the Ryder Cup captaincy. A stern test tee-to-green fits his strengths. As long as the energy level remains high, I’m on board.

Denny McCarthy (+3000) still has not reached the summit but he enjoys TPC San Antonio. Needing just 92 putts last year, tying the TOUR record, he birdied his last seven holes, posted the course record 28 on the inward nine, shot 63, and lost in a playoff.

Daniel Berger and Gary Woodland come in red hot, while Si Woo Kim has cashed in six straight here. … Sam Stevens (T14, 2^nd) and Lee Hodges (T11 last week) should also receive deeper inspections. … Chris Kirk, another course horse of years gone by, presents a tasty number at +6600.

5 Players to consider for Top 10, Top 20, or Top 40 action:

Three of the five last week cashed T18, T18, and 10^th, so I hope you were paying attention. BONUS BALL Gary Woodland was T2. I can’t leave him out #Heater!

Eric Cole (+9000) picked up T12 at Valspar and backed it up with T15 in Houston.

Mac Meissner (+8000) is the hometown hero this week.  The SMU grad has cashed in his last three events and knows this layout (T10 2024).

Jesper Svensson (+10000) has cashed in six straight.

Matt Kuchar (+12500) owns T12 or better in four of his last five starts and eight T25 or better from 11 paydays career.

Alejandro Tosti (+15000) earned a pair of top-10s, including T5 last week, on big, driver-necessary tracks. This week qualifies.

Bonus Ball: Trey Mullinax (+17500) popped up on the walk-and-talk last weekend before fading to T34. He owns the course record, 62, at TPC San Antonio and can #Send it.

NOW PLAYING:

Host Course	TPC San Antonio
Yards (per official scorecard):	7,438
Par:	72 (36-36).
Greens:	Overseeded Poa Trivialis; 6,400 square feet on average.
Stimpmeter:	11-plus feet.
Rough:	Overseeded ryegrass at 2.25”
Bunkers/Water Hazards/In-Play	64/3/3
Architect(s):	Greg Norman (2010).
Defending Champion (event):	Akshay Bhatia (-20)
Multiple Champion(s) Entered:	Corey Conners (2023, 2019).
Course Record:	62; Trey Mullinax, Round 3, 2018.
72 Hole Tournament Record:	268; Akshay Bhatia & Denny McCarthy (2024); Corey Conners (2019).
Fact of the Week:	The event has been the week before the Masters since 2019.
Fact of the Week II:	The last seven winners are 31 or younger.

Notables

• The last two champions owned the outright lead after 18 holes.
• Three of the last six winners won for the first time on TOUR.
• The last four winners have ranked T3 or BETTER in Par-4 Scoring.
• Four of the last six winners have won on their second or third try.
• TPC San Antonio has played under par just twice in 14 previous events.
• The ryegrass/fescue fairways average 25 to 30 yards in the landing area.
• Poa Trivialis overseeded greens average 6,400 square feet and will run not run more than 11.5 feet on the Stimpmeter (wind).
• The course tips at 7,438 yards for the third consecutive season.
• Charley Hoffman, 39 in 2016, is the only champion of the last eight who were older than 31.
• Trey Mullinax posted 62 in Round 3 in 2018 and owns the course record.
• The Official World Golf Ranking is represented by 16 of the top 50 players, led by No. 5 Ludvig Aberg, the highest-ranked player in the field this week.

Recent Winners

• 2025 Season Winners

Event	Winner
The Sentry	Hideki Matsuyama
Sony Open in Hawaii	Nick Taylor
The American Express	Sepp Straka
Farmers Insurance Open	Harris English
AT&T Pebble Beach	Rory McIlroy
WM Phoenix Open	Thomas Detry (first time)
The Genesis Invitational	Ludvig Aberg
Mexico Open at VidantaWorld	Brian Campbell (first time)
Cognizant Classic	Joe Highsmith (first time)
Arnold Palmer Invitational	Russell Henley
THE PLAYERS Championship	Rory McIlroy (2)
Valspar Championship	Viktor Hovland
Texas Children’s Houston Open	Min Woo Lee (first time)

2024 Season Winners

Event	Winner
The Sentry	Chris Kirk
Sony Open in Hawaii	Grayson Murray (Rest in Peace)
The American Express	Nick Dunlap (a)
Farmers Insurance Open	Matthieu Pavon (rookie)
AT&T Pebble Beach	Wyndham Clark (54 holes)
WM Phoenix Open	Nick Taylor
The Genesis Invitational	Hideki Matsuyama
Mexico Open at Vidanta	Jake Knapp (rookie)
Cognizant Classic	Austin Eckroat (first time)
Arnold Palmer Invitational	Scottie Scheffler
THE PLAYERS Championship	Scottie Scheffler (2)
Valspar Championship	Peter Malnati
Texas Children’s Houston Open	Stephan Jaeger (first time)
Valero Texas Open	Akshay Bhatia
88th Masters Tournament	Scottie Scheffler (3)
RBC Heritage	Scottie Scheffler (4)
Zurich Classic	Rory McIlroy & Shane Lowry
THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson	Taylor Pendrith (first time)
Wells Fargo Championship	Rory McIlroy (2)
106th PGA Championship	Xander Schauffele
Charles Schwab Challenge	Davis Riley
RBC Canadian Open	Robert MacIntyre (first time)
The 49th Memorial Tournament	Scottie Scheffler (5)
124th United States Open	Bryson DeChambeau
Travelers Championship	Scottie Scheffler (6)
Rocket Mortgage Classic	Cam Davis
John Deere Classic	Davis Thompson (first time)
Genesis Scottish Open	Robert MacIntyre (2)
152nd Open Championship	Xander Schauffele (2)
3M Open	Jhonattan Vegas
2024 Paris Olympics	Scottie Scheffler (7)
3M Open	Jhonattan Vegas
Wyndham Championship	Aaron Rai (first time)
FedEx St. Jude Championship	Hideki Matsuyama (2)
BMW Championship	Keegan Bradley
The TOUR Championship	Scottie Scheffler (8)
FedEx Cup Fall
Procore Championship	Patton Kizzire
Sanderson Farms Championship	Kevin Yu (first time)
Black Desert Championship	Matt McCarty (first time)
Shriners Children’s Open	JT Poston
ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP	Nico Echavarria
World Wide Technology Champ	Austin Eckroat (2)
Butterfield Bermuda Champ	Rafa Campos (first time)
The RSM Classic	Maverick McNealy (first time)

Recent Winners – Valero Texas Open

Italics – not entered this week;

Year	Winner	Notes
2024	Akshay Bhatia (-20)	Became the second winner to lead after 18 holes; Led after every round but not considered wire-to-wire because of a playoff with McCarthy.
2023	Corey Conners (-15)	Opened with 64 and won by a shot (Sam Stevens) to become the only two-time winner at TPC San Antonio.
2022	J.J. Spaun (-13)	Won by two shots to earn his only TOUR victory to date.
2021	Jordan Spieth (-18)	Circled 24 birdies and won by two.

One and Done – Spotter’s Game

1 player per event (plus a backup pick if your guy get kidnapped on Wednesday night and doesn’t make it to the first tee Thursday).

1 use per year.

Event	Selection	Place	Earnings
The Sentry	Sungjae Im	3rd	$1,360,000
Sony Open in Hawaii	Russell Henley	T10	195,025
The American Express	Adam Hadwin	MC
Farmers Insurance	Jason Day	T32	52,080
AT&T Pebble Beach	Ludvig Aberg	WD
WM Phoenix Open	Rasmus Hojgaard	T12	195,500
Genesis Invitational	Will Zalatoris	T24	168,857
Mexico Open	Patrick Rodgers	T25	59,350
Cognizant Classic	Daniel Berger	T25	73,721
Arnold Palmer	Keegan Bradley	T5	800,000
THE PLAYERS	Collin Morikawa	T10	656,250
Valspar Championship	Sepp Straka	T28	55,844
Houston Open	Aaron Rai	MC

LAST WEEK – Texas Children’s Houston Open

With the two heavyweights battling it out. I’m down to two players: Finau and Rai.

Rai gets the benefit of the doubt on current form, and he did run T4 at Vidanta.

THE CHOICE: Aaron Rai – MC

Only my second MC of the season, but it feels like every week has been a disaster. Finau didn’t provide any “second guessing” with his Twhatevernotclosetothetop10, so that’s my consolation prize.

Whatever

Others to consider:

Tony Finau, Min Woo Lee, Davis Riley, Mackenzie Hughes

Nothing better than having the winner and 10^th place on the bench!

THIS Week – Valero Texas Open

No brainer.

Next week, I’ll have to burn some RAM for the first major championship, but I’m heading north of the border this week.

THE CHOICE: Corey Conners

Others to consider:

Akshay Bhatia, Sam Stevens, Gary Woodland, Charley Hoffman