Scottie Scheffler, the current Open Champion, was amongst the first to arrive at the Renaissance in East Lothian, Scotland. He spent time on the range working on his skills ahead of the $9 million Genesis Scottish Open.
What happened?
The World No.1 was joined by other major stars, including Tommy Fleetwood and Viktor Hovland. Fleetwood, the current Fed-Ex Cup champion, is preparing for a huge week ahead.
Why it matters for Scottie Scheffler
Scheffler is bidding to win the Genesis Scottish Open for the first time. He will face strong competition from the likes of Rory McIlroy and Bob MacIntyre.
What comes next?
The tournament gets underway on Thursday, with a stellar field featuring 16 major wins. Championship Director Rory Colville is anticipating another huge week, with the course routing altered to give more space for viewing on the back nine.
The Fans' Zone site has also been expanded, with ticket sales going exceptionally well. Colville said the goal is for continued growth, and they are hopeful of beating last year's crowd numbers.
Scheffler was working on his skills alongside other top players, including Chris Gotterup, the defending champion. Gotterup won the John Deere Classic recently and will be looking to defend his title at the Renaissance.
The Northern Irishman, McIlroy, will also be aiming to add to his title CV. He beat MacIntyre in a thrilling finish three years ago and will be looking to repeat that success.
The Genesis Scottish Open boasts a strong field, with some of the biggest names in golf competing. Scheffler, as the World No.1, will be looking to make a strong impression and take home the title.
The tournament is set to be an exciting one, with the new course routing and expanded Fans' Zone site adding to the spectator experience. With a strong field and plenty of competition, it's shaping up to be a great week of golf.
Scheffler's practice hours on Monday were just the beginning of what promises to be an exciting tournament. He will be looking to make a strong start on Thursday and build on his current form.
The Renaissance is set to host some of the biggest names in golf, with Scheffler leading the way. The World No.1 will be looking to make a statement and take home the title, but he will face strong competition from the likes of Fleetwood and McIlroy.
The stage is set for an exciting week of golf, with the Genesis Scottish Open getting underway on Thursday. Scheffler, as the World No.1, will be looking to make a strong impression and take home the title.