Major winning trio added to Genesis Scottish Open

Jordan Spieth, Shane Lowry, and Adam Scott will join an already star-studded Genesis Scottish Open field next month.

The trio of multiple winners are all in with a chance at this week’s US Open and will head to the Renaissance Club before the final major of the year this summer.

The news comes just over two weeks after Rory McIlroy was added to the field for the Rolex Series event.

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World number one Scottie Scheffler will return to East Lothian, alongside fellow major winners Matt Fitzpatrick and Justin Thomas.

Defending champion Xander Schauffele is also in the field, as are several European Ryder Cup stars and PGA Tour winners including Tommy Fleetwood and Max Homa.

Three-time major champion Jordan Spieth made his debut at the Genesis Scottish Open last year finishing in a tie for 10th.

The world number ten said: “I love the opportunity to play links golf and enjoyed the two weeks in Scotland last summer.”

Spieth, who went on to record another top ten at the 150th Open the following week, added: “I’m looking forward to getting back to the Renaissance Club next month and competing.”

Shane Lowry will make a long-awaited return to the co-sanctioned tournament, as the Irishman tees it up in the event for the first time since 2016.

The 2019 Open champion will be looking for a third Rolex Series win.

“I’m pleased to be able to add the Genesis Scottish Open to my schedule this season,” said Lowry.

“The Scottish fans are always very knowledgeable and supportive, and I’m looking forward to it.”

Adam Scott will also make a highly anticipated return to Genesis Scottish Open action, as he makes a first appearance since 2017.

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Scott claimed the green jacket with a win in the 2013 Masters and has a winning history in Scotland after triumphing in the 2002 Diageo Scottish PGA Championship.

He said: “It’s been a few years since I played this event, but I always enjoy coming back to Scotland. I’ve heard a lot about Renaissance Club, and it will be great to tee it up next month.”

The Genesis Scottish Open takes place from July 13-16 at the Renaissance Club in East Lothian.

John Turnbull A graduate of the University of Stirling, John joined the bunkered team in 2023 as a Content Producer, with a responsibility for covering all breaking news, tour news, grassroots content and much more besides. A keen golfer, he plays the majority of his golf at Falkirk Golf Club. Top of his 'bucket list' is a round of Pebble Beach... ideally in the company of Gareth Bale.