The rollercoaster 2025 PGA Tour season careers towards the UK this week for the annual Genesis Scottish Open. Native Scot Robert MacIntyre serves as the reigning champ, and he finished runner-up to Rory McIlroy in 2023. Can MacIntyre take down the field and notch his sixth career victory as a pro?
Plenty of heavy hitters will join MacIntyre (22-1) and McIlroy (15-2). Red-hot Brit Tommy Fleetwood (20-1) joins them on the European odds board, while consistent studs Scottie Scheffler (15-4), Xander Schauffele (20-1) and Collin Morikawa (22-1) lead the American board.
The basic sentiment regarding the Renaissance Club? Expect the unexpected, and back the masters and the locals. The links-style course, conceptualized by Jerry Savardi and designed by Tom Doak, stands as one of the most unique challenges of the golfing calendar year.
Tucked between Muirfield and North Berwick off the Scottish coast, Renaissance Club was built to be a championship-level venue. It has plenty of undulating fairway surfaces and elevated greens. The rough can get very thick, and the wind and wetness can pose problems.
As such, we will target the golfers with the best combination of power and accuracy off the tee, the most elite approach games, and the best par-4 scoring averages. With one week left before the Open, this field should provide golf fans and bettors with quite the sneak preview.
Let's take a look at the complete odds board for the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open, then lock in our best bets, top value wagers and favourite pick to finish in the top 20 this weekend.
Genesis Scottish Open 2025 betting tips, predictions and odds
All pre-tournament outright odds courtesy of Bet365 unless otherwise stated and correct at start of tournament. Displaying odds 70/1 or shorter.
| Golfer | Odds |
| Scottie Scheffler | 15-4 |
| Rory McIlroy | 15-2 |
| Xander Schauffele | 20-1 |
| Tommy Fleetwood | 20-1 |
| Collin Morikawa | 22-1 |
| Robert MacIntyre | 22-1 |
| Ludvig Aberg | 25-1 |
| Viktor Hovland | 30-1 |
| Sam Burns | 35-1 |
| Justin Thomas | 35-1 |
| Matt Fitzpatrick | 35-1 |
| Sepp Straka | 50-1 |
| Harry Hall | 50-1 |
| Adam Scott | 50-1 |
| Ryan Fox | 50-1 |
| Rasmus Hojgaard | 55-1 |
| Corey Conners | 55-1 |
| Aaron Rai | 60-1 |
| Rasmus Neergard-Peterson | 60-1 |
| Taylor Pendrith | 60-1 |
| Thomas Detry | 66-1 |
| Harris English | 66-1 |
| Maverick McNealy | 66-1 |
| Max Greyserman | 70-1 |
| J.J. Spaun | 70-1 |
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Genesis Scottish Open 2025 best bet to win
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Robert MacIntyre (25/1, BetFair)
MacIntyre isn't among the odds-on favourites because he grew up a few hours west of the Renaissance Club. The Scot also has a skill set that translates well at this links course. The world No. 14 has solid strokes gained numbers basically across the board (24th off the tee, 30th on approach, 21st in par-4 scoring), and he knows what it takes to win at this venue, and in the climate of the Scottish coast.
Last year proved that MacIntyre's 2023 runner-up finish to Rory McIlroy was no fluke. He surged back to beat Adam Scott in a Scot vs. Scott finish for the ages. MacIntyre's final approach shot and clutch birdie putt on that 18th green epitomize his quiet greatness at this tournament. The man clearly elevates his game for his national championship, and we expect more of the same this weekend.
Genesis Scottish Open 2025 best value bet
Sam Burns (40/1, AK Bets)
A quick glance at Burns' recent results makes these 40-to-1 odds a bit head-scratching. Seven of his past eight starts have resulted in top-20 finishes, including a runner-up at the Canadian Open, a T5 at the Byron Nelson and a T7 at the U.S. Open. His worst finish since April 20 was a T30.
Burns ranks as the best putter on TOUR, he's 10th in birdie average and he's tied with MacIntyre, McIlroy and some other good company for the 21st-best par-4 scoring average. Watch Burns finally get his first win of the season over in the UK.
Genesis Scottish Open 2025 top long-shot bet
Aaron Rai (73/1, Betfair)
Rai won this tournament just five years ago, so getting 73-to-1 odds feels almost like robbery. The Brit has been as accurate off the tee as they come this season, and he also maintains a 69.4-percent greens-in-regulation rate. He's also eighth on TOUR in par-4 scoring, which bodes well on a links course with 10 par-four holes. Consider placing a lotto-ticket wager on Rai.
Genesis Scottish Open 2025 best bet to place top 20
Sungjae Im (7/2, Paddy Power)
Im finished the opening round of the 2024 Scottish Open with the lead, and the South Korean finished the tournament in fourth place at 14 under. He's tremendously accurate off the tee, his putter has been elite, and he showed us at the Masters (T5), the RBC Heritage (T11) and the Memorial (T16) that he can rack up birdies when he's on. These feel like generous odds for a strong player with a solid track record at the Renaissance Club.
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