You know it’s going to be an exciting weekend of golf when the Scottish Open tees off. This year’s rendition of the historic tournament is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated yet. With the world’s best players descending upon The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland, there are sure to be fireworks. As you settle in to watch the drama unfold, whether in person or tuning in from the comfort of your couch, you’ll want to keep an eye on these favorites to take home the title, as well as a few underdogs who could stun the field.

Where is the 2023 Scottish Open being held?

This year the tournament returns to The Renaissance Club in East Lothian, just east of Edinburgh. You can watch the action live on the ESPN Plus or Paramount Plus for US watchers & Sky Sports for UK fanatics, or stream it on their apps and websites.

2023 Scottish Open Odds: Who Is Favored to Win?

The Scottish Open is back for 2023 and the field of players who aim getting their groove on ahead of the next weeks upcoming 2023 The Open Championship is stacked. Some familiar faces are favored to win, while a few underdogs could surprise us.

2023 Scottish Open Odds: Who Is Favored to Win?

Current rank 1 Scottie Scheffler, Comes in as the odds-on favorite at  8.6 He has been consistent and on top of his game. Finished 2nd on the PGA Championship, 3rd on the US Open, and T10 on the Masters, Scheffler is hungry for a Major win, and we might witness a statement in North Berwick.

Rory McIlroy also has good odds at 9.1. The 4-time major champion knows how to handle the challenging links courses of the British Isles and has won the Scottish Open before. If his putter is hot, he’ll be tough to beat.

Tommy Fleetwood is no stranger to links golf as a native of England. At 23, he’s a dark horse favorite with the talent and creativity around the greens to notch a win. His best finish at the Scottish Open so far was T4 in 2022. Maybe 2023 is his year.

Who will emerge victorious from the links and lift the trophy? Tune in to find out if one of the favorites prevails or if a dark horse rides into the winner’s circle.

RORY MCILROY, THE TOP PICK TO WIN HIS 2ND SCOTTISH OPEN TITLE – 10 TO WIN

Rory McIlroy comes in as one of the favorite to win his 2nd Scottish Open title. Currently ranked #2 in the world, Rory has had a strong start to 2023, already notching 7 top 10 finishes out of 12 events. When he’s on his game, few can match Rory’s power and precision.

The 2023 Scottish Open will be held at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, so he’ll be comfortable on the course. The Renaissance Club is a links-style course, which suits Rory’s game well. He grew up playing links golf and has had success at other links events like The Open Championship.

While Rory is the top pick, golf is unpredictable. His biggest threats are Scheffler, Schauffele and you can’t count out players like Fleetwood, Spieth and Fowler either. However even though Fowler just got a tasty win at Rocket Mortgage Classic (as did we, as we tipped Rickie Fowler at 19 odds), we aren’t placing any bets on him this time around.

Rory seems poised to hoist the trophy again, but in golf anything can happen, especially over 4 days on a challenging links course. If Rory brings his A-game and avoids mistakes, the title is his to lose. Yet a few lucky bounces for the contenders, and we might just see a surprise winner at the 2023 Scottish Open.

XANDER SCHAUFFELE: looking for a repeat in Scotland – 15 TO WIN

Last year this time Schauffele was on a tear. Since then he has been showing signs of slightly cooling off. Ok let’s remind he’s still ranked 6th at the moment. He’s still playing solid but wins has been avoiding for him some time. Maybe Scotland can help him bounce back and claim the back-to-back.

Recent Success

Over the last year, Schauffele has had an incredible run, with 3 wins and 7 top-10 finishes. He captured the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Traveles Championship and a week later The Genesis Scottish Open. This year 17 events have been ended up 9 times in top 10 finishes  The question is whether he can get it rolling on the challenging greens of the Scottish Open course.

Tommy Fleetwood – 23 TO WIN

Tommy Fleetwood’s skill set, adaptability, mental fortitude, and familiarity with the Scottish golfing landscape make him a compelling candidate to emerge victorious at the Scottish Open 2023. As he takes on the challenging links courses with his precise ball-striking and unyielding determination, Fleetwood undoubtedly possesses the potential to hoist the trophy.

Fleetwoods 16 Events in 22-23 have resulted 5 times to top 10. With one runner up spot in June at RBC Canadian Open. Solid player forged in links courses can’t be left out on the winner bet.

3 Underdogs Who Could Surprise at the 2023 Scottish Open

When looking at the field for the 2023 Scottish Open, there are a few big names expected to contend as favorites. But in golf, there are always a few underdogs who come out of nowhere to surprise everyone. Here are three players that could shock the world and win the coveted Scottish Open trophy.

LUDVIG åberg, a Rising Star Ready to Shine – 55 TO WIN

Ludvig Åberg is a name to remember. He has quickly become one of the most exciting players to watch on the PGA Tour. He looks like a veteran at just 23 years old, (Morikawa vibes!) His driving is phenomenal and laser-like iron play helps him to get into those birdie spots consistently. From time to time his putting looks a little bit off, but few adjustments and we will see him claiming his first PGA Tour win.

If Åberg can be consistent throughout the 4 days. He definetly has a good shot. Last weeks John Deere Classic unfortunately slipped away as his Round 3 was off. He kept his head on the final day scoring 63 and ending up T4.

Robert MacIntyre – 80 to win

The Scotsman ended up T4 at Made in HimmerLand with -11. MacIntyre get’s homecrowd on his side and with right conditions (other than rain and freezing wind) MacIntyre might just be able to provide the upset and claim the victory

PADRAIG HARRINGTON – 161 TO WIN

With a remarkable track record at the Open Championship, the seasoned professional is making waves on the Champions Tour and has demonstrated flashes of brilliance during his occasional appearances on the PGA Tour. Harrington impressed with a commendable T10 finish at the Texas Open and recently showcased his skills with a solid performance, landing in the top 30 at the U.S. Open. Coming off a recent victory at the Dick’s Sporting Goods Open, Harrington returns to The Renaissance Club, where he achieved a respectable T18 in 2021 and a commendable T9 in 2020.