– The Scottish Open is set to begin with top golfers competing between North Berwick and Royal Troon.
– Rory McIlroy’s return as defending champion is highly anticipated after his disappointing finish at the US Open.
– The tournament boasts a star-studded lineup, including six of the top 10 players like Xander Schauffele, Viktor Hovland, Hideki Matsuyama, and Collin Morikawa.
– Despite the expected rain, Scottish fans are expected to come out and enjoy the tournament, with winds not posing a major problem.
– Seven Scottish players are participating, including Ewen Ferguson, who is fresh off a win at the BMW International Open.
– The possibility of a home-grown winner adds to the excitement, with Scotland having not seen a champion in 25 years.