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Here are the games:
Big Board: Rank ten golfers by a stat.
Scouting Report: Guess the golfer. Three tries.
Going Streaking: Who had more? Keep the streak going.
Mileage Marker: Guess the distance between two courses.
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Preview & Picks: Genesis Scottish Open

The Genesis Scottish Open has been on a really good run the last few years.
Xanders win in 2022, Rory with that insane, sawed off long iron in 2023, Bobby Mac winning his home Open, and of course the kid from New Jersey staring down Rory on Sunday last year.
All to say, the Scottish Open is quietly becoming one of the better events on TOUR.
The field is always strong because it falls the week before The Open, and guys want to get over there, get adjusted, and remember what golf looks like when it’s played the way it was meant to be played.
It would be great to see these guys play links golf more than twice a year. I’m not sure how feasible that is, but every time they do it, the product is better.
Who’s in the Field?
Chris Gotterup will be looking to defend his title against the best of the best.
Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, and Xander Schauffele headline a full-field of 156 players this week.
Full Field Here.
Here are the key stats for The Genesis Scottish Open:
Start with putting, then approach. SG: Putting has the strongest correlation with SG: Total here at 0.631, with SG: Approach next at 0.532. This is not a pure ball-striking week — guys need to make putts when chances come, especially if conditions get firm or windy.
Distance helps more than accuracy. Driving accuracy is way down at 48.1%, but the missed fairway penalty is only 0.31, which is actually lighter than Tour average. Distance correlates better than accuracy here, so don’t over-penalize bombers who miss fairways.
Long approach play matters. The approach distribution leans heavier from 200–225 yards and 250+, so this is a good week to favor players who handle longer irons, hybrids, and fairway woods. Wedge-only profiles are less attractive than guys who can survive from distance and still convert on the greens.

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Coverage on ESPN+ begins at 3:15 AM ET.
Weekly Bets: Genesis Scottish Open
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Keith Stewart’s Picks
Matt Fitzpatrick (+2100 DraftKings)
T2 in Canada, T4 at the Travelers, and three top 6 results at the Scottish Open in his last five starts, Matt Fitzpatrick is ready for win number four this year. Elite ball striking has been the DNA of his ‘26 campaign. Fitzpatrick is now heading to a place where he has never lost strokes with the putter. In seven starts, Matt has gained an average of +4.6 strokes on the field with his flatstick. Combined with gaining strokes T2G in 11 straight dating back to API, few are more suited to seal the deal in Scotland.
Nicolai Højgaard (+4800 DraftKings)
Nicolai Højgaard was in a bit of a slump, but he turned things around at the Travelers. No better time to do it as Højgaard has a great history at the Renaissance Club. Two top 6 results in the last three years, Nicolai has the ball speed and putting touch to get the job done. Højgaard’s secret weapon? Iron play. In his last three Scottish starts, Nicolai has gained an average of +5.3 strokes on approach. Combined with his driver, that’s a winning combination. Did I mention Højgaard was ranked first in the field (last two months) for making putts inside 10’?
Caddyshanks Picks
Scottie Scheffler (+600 Fanduel)
The “bet Scottie every week” strategy is running out of time, but we still managed to pick four outright winners this year, so it hasn’t killed us. He’s due.
Wyndham Clark (+3400 Draftkings)
Wyndham’s putter is on fire, and when you’re putting like that, it can be a superpower. Matt Fitzpatrick and Chris Gotterup both already have three wins this season, Clark has a good chance to add his name to that list here.
Justin Thomas (+4000 Draftkings)
Justin Thomas has been rounding into form - he’s got 6 straight Top 20’s, and he’s in better form this year than he was last season when he finished T22 at the Scottish Open.

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