The Genesis Scottish Open has been on a really good run the last few years.

Xander’s 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

Key Stats For The Genesis Scottish Open

Here are the key stats for this week at The Renaissance Club:

  • 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+ yards, 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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Matt Fitzpatrick (+2100 DraftKings)

 

T2 in Canada, T4 at the Travelers, and three top-six 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 2026 campaign, and now he heads to a place where he has never lost strokes with the putter. In seven starts at the Scottish Open, Fitzpatrick has gained an average of +4.6 strokes on the field with his flatstick.

Combine that with gaining strokes tee-to-green in 11 straight starts dating back to API, and few players 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. Not a bad time to find something, especially considering his history at The Renaissance Club.

He has two top-six results here in the last three years, along with the ball speed and putting touch to get the job done.

Højgaard’s secret weapon? Iron play.

In his last three Scottish Open starts, Nicolai has gained an average of +5.3 strokes on approach. Combine that with his driver, and that’s a pretty strong formula.

Did I mention Højgaard ranked first in the field over the last two months in making putts inside 10 feet?

 

Caddyshanks Picks

 

Scottie Scheffler (+480 DraftKings)

 

The “bet Scottie every week” strategy is running out of time, but we’ve still managed to pick four outright winners this year, so it hasn’t killed us yet.

He’s due.

 

Wyndham Clark (+3300 DraftKings)

 

Wyndham’s putter is on fire, and when you’re putting like that, it can become 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 has six straight top-20 finishes, and he’s in better form this year than he was last season, when he finished T22 at the Scottish Open.

Every golf trip eventually has the same moment.

Someone is standing next to the cart after 18 holes, trying to figure out who won what match, how many points that means, who still has a chance tomorrow, and whether Dave was actually getting a stroke on 13 or just made that up somewhere around the turn.

That person is usually the same guy every year.

He brings the spreadsheet. He makes the teams. He tracks the matches. He answers 14 different versions of “wait, what do we need here?” He becomes the unpaid commissioner of a golf trip that was supposed to be relaxing.

That’s where CupTracker comes in.

CupTracker does one thing, and it does it very well: it runs your Ryder Cup-style golf trip from start to finish.

Not your swing. Not your stats. Not your tee time booking. Not your range session. Just the actual team competition that turns a regular buddy trip into something everyone talks about for the next 11 months.

If your group does teams, foursomes, fourballs, singles, handicaps, side matches, and a live leaderboard, CupTracker is built for you.

Built For The Buddy Trip Commissioner

Most golf apps try to do everything. CupTracker is different. It is built for one specific type of golf event: the annual buddy trip where the boys pretend they’re at Bethpage, Whistling Straits, or Marco Simone, except the opening tee shots include breakfast beers and at least one guy wearing joggers he absolutely cannot pull off.

The best part is that it removes the worst part.

No more scoring math on the back of a scorecard. No more group texts trying to figure out the standings. No more one guy disappearing into a spreadsheet for an hour after dinner while everyone else is asking if singles pairings are out yet.

CupTracker handles the live scoring, automatic handicapping, custom formats, and live leaderboard. Everyone can follow the event from their phone, which means the trip immediately feels more official.

And let’s be honest, that’s half the fun.

Make The Trip Feel Like A Real Event

A Ryder Cup-style buddy trip is not just about playing golf. It’s about the scoreboard. It’s about knowing your match matters. It’s about standing on the 17th tee with your team watching and realizing you have to hit the fairway even though you have not done that once all day.

It’s about turning a normal round into something with a little juice.

CupTracker makes that easier to run.

The app was originally built three years ago for the founder’s own annual trip. Since then, it has scored more than 1.6 million holes across real tournaments.

That’s a lot of conceded three-footers. And probably a few that should not have been conceded.

What used to take an hour of spreadsheet work now updates in real time. Matches move. Points change. The leaderboard shifts. The group can see exactly where things stand without waiting for someone to do math while holding a half-eaten sandwich.

The Upgrade Your Annual Trip Needs

For trip organizers, that’s the real win.

Because running one of these events is fun in theory, but it can become a full-time job pretty quickly. You have to build the teams, apply handicaps, set the formats, track the matches, keep score, update standings, and explain to the same four guys every year what fourball means.

CupTracker takes a lot of that off your plate.

So if your group runs the same trip every year, or you’ve been talking about finally doing a Ryder Cup-style event, this is the upgrade that makes it feel like a real tournament.

Not “Jim made a spreadsheet and we think Team Red won.”

A real tournament.

Live scoring. Real-time standings. Custom formats. Automatic handicapping. All in one place.

Basically, it lets your group enjoy the fun part of a Ryder Cup-style competition without turning one guy into an unpaid assistant captain, rules official, accountant, and IT department.

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The Travelers is underrated.

It finds a way to deliver every single year and the fans always show out – even after a rain delay.

In 2024, Scottie Scheffler defeated Tom Kim in a playoff.

In 2025, Keegan Bradley won in electrifying fashion on the final hole over Tommy Fleetwood.

This morning, we were treated to yet another playoff. This time, with Scottie Scheffler going toe to toe with Viktor Hovland. Here’s how we got there yesterday evening:

The Playoff

Scheffler and Hovland were set to play the 18th hole, until one of them won.

It ended on their first attempt.

Hovland made a huge birdie putt, Scheffler would go on to miss his own from about five feet.

That’s the 8th TOUR win for Viktor Hovland in his career, and 12th win overall.

Funny enough, he missed the cut the week before both of his last two wins.

Missed the cut last week at the U.S. Open.

Missed the cut at The Players before winning the 2025 Valspar.

What’s Next?

The John Deere Classic

Odds: John Deere Classic

  • Ben Griffin +1300

  • Chris Gotterup +1375

  • Keith Mitchell +1750

  • Keegan Bradley +2600

  • J.T. Poston +2700

  • Eric Cole +2700

  • Jordan Spieth +2800

  • Jackson Koivun +2800

  • Pierceson Coody +2800

  • Jacob Bridgeman +3000

Man, golf season goes by in a flash.

Just like that, we are ¾ of the way through major season, and The Travelers is the final Signature Event of the year.

Add that to the pile of reasons the PGA Championship should move back to August.

You just can’t have all the marquee events end by mid-July – the fans need more action!

However, based on the schedule announcements made yesterday, it seems that the PGA Championship will remain in May.

The best we can hope for is that by introducing matchplay and new courses, they can find a way to make golf more interesting in late July and August, until the NFL takes it’s rightful place as king of all sports every fall.

Who’s in the Field?

Pretty much all of the biggest names on TOUR, because it’s a signature event, with the exception of Rory McIlroy, who’s taking some time off after the U.S. Open.

Full Field & Tee Times Here

Here are the key stats for The Travelers:

  • Do not just bet the bombers. TPC River Highlands is short at 6,813 yards, and driving distance has barely mattered here historically. Distance only shows a 0.082 correlation with SG Total, while accuracy is much more relevant at 0.314. Think controlled drivers, fairway-finders, and guys who can keep themselves out of weird angles.

  • Prioritize approach play, especially wedges and short irons. The strongest ball-striking signal is SG Approach at 0.580, and the course funnels a ton of shots into the 125–175 yard range. Bettors should look hard at players gaining with wedges/short irons, especially from 125–150 and 150–175.

  • Putting can absolutely decide the week. SG Putting has the highest correlation on the sheet at 0.642, which makes sense for a low-scoring course where everyone is getting birdie looks. This is not the week to talk yourself into a guy who “just needs the putter to show up.” You probably need it to already be warm.

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Keith Stewart’s Picks

 

Collin Morikawa (+3500 DraftKings)

An injury followed by paternity leave, and everyone is overlooking Collin Morikawa. Fairway accuracy followed by iron acumen, Morikawa has made a Hall of Fame career out of those two skills. Collin is always in the 20s or lower on the odds board. Currently sitting in the mid-30s, not only do we have an incredible course fit, but we have some significant value as well. A T17 in the US Open, Collin can definitely cash in at the season’s final Signature Series event.

Brian Harman (+6800 DraftKings)

Five straight top 10 results at the Travelers, and seven in the last eight starts! Brian Harman has an incredible record at TPC River Highlands. Some are going to look at his iron game and pass on Harman. Losing strokes at the US Open and Muirfield Village does not surprise me for Brian. Neither does gaining strokes on approach for eight straight prior to the Memorial. The driver is on an accuracy run, and the putter gained 4.5 strokes at Shinnecock Hills. Harman’s game is built for this course, and it is time he broke through.

Caddyshanks Picks

 

Scottie Scheffler (+390 Fanduel)

I won’t rehash the “bet Scottie every week strategy”, but my kids aren’t going to be able to go to college anymore because of it. I am still committed.

Patrick Cantlay (+3300 Fanduel)

Hear me out: how you played at the U.S. Open has no real impact on how you’ll play at The Travelers. So, I’m not concerned about Pat missing the cut last week. In 8 appearance at The Travelers, he’s never finished worse than 15th.

Aaron Rai (+5000 Fanduel)

It’s hard for me to ignore a major champion, who’s in great form, at this kind of price. Rai just finished T11 at Shinnecock, and won at Aronimink in May. TPC River Highlands should be no problem for him.

U.S. Women’s Open

The women’s golf was awesome yesterday.

The leaderboard was tight from the start of play on Sunday, with seven players just two strokes off the lead, and Charley Hull, one of the LPGA’s biggest stars, just three strokes back.

Charley got off to a blistering start and charged into the lead in the middle of the round before making a bogey on the 14th.

Her miss dropped her to -6 and left Gabby Lopez, In Gee Chun, S.Y. Kim, and Nelly Korda all tied for the lead at 7-under.

Hull was able to bounce back with a birdie on the 17th and grab a share of the lead. Gabby Lopez birdied the 18th, and they both went into the clubhouse to watch Nelly Korda finish.

They watched on TV while Nelly Korda made birdie on the 17th hole to take a one-stroke lead. On the final hole, Korda hit a perfect tee shot, followed by a safe approach shot into the middle of the 18th green.

She two-putted for par and won the U.S. Women’s Open by a stroke, but we were this close to a three-way playoff:

The Memorial Tournament

We didn’t get a playoff at Riviera, but we did get one at Jack’s place.

The Memorial Tournament also featured a jam-packed leaderboard on Sunday.

At one point, there was a five-way tie on the back nine at 11-under.

That group was Wyndham Clark, Tommy Fleetwood, Sam Burns, Ryan Gerard, and JT Poston.

By the time the dust settled, it was Poston and Gerard who were the last two men standing. Gerard almost won it in regulation, but JT Poston made a clutch birdie on the 72nd hole to send it to a playoff.

They played the 18th, both made par, so they played it again.

This time, Gerard would bogey, leaving JT Poston an easy par putt to seal it.

With his victory, JT collected a $4 million check, along with spots in the U.S. Open and The Open this year.

He also gets to avoid playing in Golf’s Longest Day today.

What’s Next?

The RBC Canadian Open.

Odds: RBC Canadian Open

Player Odds
Tommy Fleetwood +1150
Matt Fitzpatrick +1175
Sam Burns +1300
Collin Morikawa +2250
Robert MacIntyre +2400
Wyndham Clark +2500
Justin Rose +2700
Brooks Koepka +2800
Nicolai Hojgaard +2900
Viktor Hovland +2900

Based on the news at the top of the email, I think it’s safe to say that tournaments like the CJ Cup Byron Nelson will be going the way of the Dodo Bird.

There’s a handful of them that come to mind, who currently occupy unwanted space in the TOUR’s schedule, pull weak fields, and are typically birdie-fests.

These events lack juice and draw weak viewership numbers.

So, it seems that the TOUR, whos CEO Brian Rolapp came from the NFL, are intent on embracing a scarcity model, which, in theory, should allow them to sell partnerships at a premium.

Their bet is that quality is better than volume.

And with that intro, we bring you to McKinney, Texas, just outside of Dallas, where Scottie Scheffler leads a field that includes only about three other people in the Top 50 of OWGR.

Scottie shot 31-under last year. His odds to win this year are +175, which is… gross.

In an effort to make the CJ Cup less of a birdie-fest, they have made all of the greens smaller over the last year.

We will see how that holds up.

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Jordan Spieth (+2000 DraftKings)

In four starts at TPC Craig Ranch, Jordan Spieth has finished T9, 2, MC, and 4. I guess Spieth likes sleeping in his own bed! A top 20 at the PGA Championship and a brief lead in Miami. Spieth has seven top 25s in 13 starts this season. Those results still seem to be missing a piece of Spieth’s game. In 2026, the irons have been great at times. The driver has been excellent recently, and nobody is better with a wedge. If Jordan wins again, the most likely spot is a course where he is extremely comfortable, and in a region he knows infinitely well.

Eric Cole (+8000 DraftKings)

In his last three events, Eric Cole has finished T14, T6, and T6 at Myrtle Beach. Cole’s an incredible iron player and putter. In two starts at TPC Craig Ranch, Eric has finished T23 and T5. Eric can score, and on a course with little pressure off the tee, he can just get it in play. The approach, proximity, and putter take over. Eighth in the field for BoB%, Cole has gained an average of 8.4 strokes combined with his flatstick and irons over his last two starts.

Caddyshanks Picks

Scottie Scheffler (+175 DraftKings)

Scottie Scheffler’s odds are so low that I actually don’t recommend betting him this week, unless he gets off to a slow start and you can find a live number you like. Also, look into the “without Scheffler” markets.

The only reason I have him on the card this week is because I committed to “bet Scottie every week” at the beginning of the year. It hasn’t been working out.

Brooks Koepka (+2500 Draftkings)

Everything about Brooks game is working right now except for one very important thing – his putter. If, and it’s a big if, he gets it going? He’s gonna win some tournaments.

Sungjae Im (+5600 Draftkings)

It was only a few weekends ago in Florida that Sungjae was in contention, his odds are quite long this week, and I wouldn’t be surprised if he was hanging around this weekend near the top of the board.

The Truist Championship was wide open on Sunday.

Plenty of names were within striking distance. Alex Fitzpatrick had the overnight lead. Rickie Fowler, Cameron Young, Nicolai Højgaard, Tommy Fleetwood, and a handful of others were all close enough to make things interesting.

But it was Kristoffer Reitan, the 28-year-old from Norway, who stepped up, closed the deal, and walked away with the trophy and the signature-event check.

Not bad for a guy still getting settled on the PGA TOUR.

Reitan’s Breakthrough Came Fast

Reitan’s road here has not exactly been smooth.

He had a brief stop at Texas before choosing the professional route, then went through the grind of trying to establish himself in Europe. He has spoken openly about the ups and downs, but eventually found his footing again.

Last year, he finished inside the top 10 on the Race to Dubai, earned his PGA TOUR card, yet hadn’t finished in the Top 10 in a single event this year.

Then came Quail Hollow.

Reitan began Sunday one shot behind Alex Fitzpatrick, but stayed steady while the leaderboard around him got chaotic. He closed with a 2-under 69, finished at 15-under, and beat Rickie Fowler and Nicolai Højgaard by two shots.

That is a life-changing week – good for him.

Alex Fitzpatrick Was Right There

Alex Fitzpatrick started the day with a one-shot lead and had a real chance to win his first solo PGA TOUR event.

Instead, Sunday got away from him.

He shot 2-over on the day and finished solo fourth, which is still a great result, but it will probably sting considering where he stood entering the final round.

Still, Fitzpatrick has been playing well since getting his PGA TOUR card, and this feels more like a sign of things to come than a collapse to worry about.

Meanwhile, his brother Matt cooled off with a T52 finish after his own ridiculous run of three wins in three starts.

Rickie And Nicolai Made Their Sunday Push

Rickie Fowler and Nicolai Højgaard both finished T2, two shots behind Reitan.

For Fowler, it was another reminder that he still has plenty left when the putter cooperates and the ball-striking shows up.

For Højgaard, it was another strong week from a player who keeps looking more and more comfortable on big stages.

Neither one got the trophy, but both made Reitan earn it.

Cam Young Gave Us All A Putting Reminder

Cameron Young has been one of the hottest players on the planet lately.

And yet, on Sunday, he missed multiple putts inside four feet.

You know, just in case you think you should make every four-footer.

Young still finished T10, but the round was a good reminder that even the best players in the world can look human at times.

Other Notable Finishes

  • Tommy Fleetwood: T5
  • Ludvig Åberg: T8
  • Cameron Young: T10
  • Rory McIlroy: T19
  • Matt Fitzpatrick: T52

What’s Next?

The PGA Championship at Aronimink.

Odds For The 2026 PGA Championship

Odds are subject to change and may vary by sportsbook.

Player Odds
Scottie Scheffler +450
Rory McIlroy +850
Cameron Young +1200
Jon Rahm +1600
Bryson DeChambeau +1800
Xander Schauffele +1800
Ludvig Åberg +2000
Matt Fitzpatrick +2200
Tommy Fleetwood +2200
Brooks Koepka +4000
Collin Morikawa +4000
Justin Thomas +4000

We’ll see you Wednesday with our PGA Championship picks.

I won’t lie, I’m pretty excited for this one.

First off, Trump National Doral Golf Club – aka The Blue Monster – can be an absolute brute. It stretches over 7,700 yards, and those closing, water-lined holes are one of the toughest finishing stretches we see anywhere in pro golf.

Tiger Woods once put it plainly, talking about the 18th:

“It’s one of the toughest par 4s you’ll ever play if it’s into the wind.”

Good news if you like carnage – wind might be a factor on Saturday, with gusts up to 20mph. Unfortunately, it may thunderstorm on Sunday, but it’s Florida so that could change by the time you’re reading this.

Additionally, there’s some real history here.

The Blue Monster has crowned winners like Jack Nicklaus, Tom Weiskopf, Lee Trevino, Raymond Floyd, Nick Faldo, Ben Crenshaw, and of course, Tiger Woods. Always nice when a course brings a little pedigree with it.

It’s a Signature Event, so a strong field is expected, but this one will be missing a few stars; Rory McIlroy, Matt Fitzpatrick, Ludvig Åberg, Xander Schauffele, and Patrick Cantlay are all sitting it out.

In fairness, it makes sense. The schedule right now is a bit of a gauntlet – Signature Event (Cadillac), Signature Event (Truist), then straight into a major at the PGA Championship. Not exactly a light stretch, and this week is clearly where some guys are choosing to take a breather.

Someone at the PGA TOUR should do a better job with the schedule.

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Collin Morikawa (+2000 bet365)

The first player I looked for on property at Trump National Doral was Collin Morikawa. Since returning from his PLAYERS WD, Morikawa has finished T7 and T4. Is Collin healthy? Not only did he swing beautifully, but his driver speed looked fast, much quicker than in his last two starts. If you need one player to hit a 200-yard approach, I’m picking Morikawa. If Morikawa was contending with injury concerns, imagine how confident he will be swinging, not that he feels good!

Keegan Bradley (+6500 Caesars)

Keegan Bradley is one of the best mid- to long-iron players in the field. With the number of approaches around 200 yards during each round, Doral is playing right into the best part of Bradley’s game. A Southeast Florida resident, I don’t worry about the Bermudagrass or the short game. Twelfth at the RBC Heritage, Keegan has two top 8 finishes on the Blue Course in four starts. Bradley’s ball striking is solid in the wind, which is another characteristic I’m focusing on this week.

Caddyshanks Picks

Sam Burns (+3100 Draftkings)

Sam Burns has played quite well over the last 9 months, particularly with his approach play and putter, but he’s also got the length necessary to beat it around Doral.

Hideki Matsuyama (+3100 Draftkings)

If you’ve been reading this newsletter for awhile, you know I love betting Hideki, and you know it rarely ever works out for me, but we will always have that final round 62 to win the Genesis Invitational. He hasn’t won yet this year, but he will. He’s top 20 in Strokes Gained: Tee-to-Green, Approach and Around-the-Green.

Scottie Scheffler (+310 Draftkings)

Admittedly, the “bet Scottie every week no matter what” strategy hasn’t played out very well this season, but he’s averaging 5.1 birdies per round so far for the year – the best mark on TOUR. The wins are coming.

That’s all folks – see you next week for the Truist Championship.