A stacked field congregates just outside of Edinburgh for the Scottish Open this week.
The latest: Scottie Scheffler headlines the bunch and is favoured to win at Renaissance Club. But I’ve got my eyes on a pair of European Ryder Cup players — Viktor Hovland and Matthew Fitzpatrick — in addition to a two-time winner this season.
Check out my Scottish Open picks for the 2025 tournament beginning on July 10.
Scottish Open picks
Best bet: Hovland to win (+3,000)
The last time we saw Hovland, he was forced to withdraw from the Travelers Championship on Sunday with a neck injury.
The Norwegian entered the day 6-under, and a top-10 finish sure felt like the floor had he finished out.
But I’m not worried about that injury, and you shouldn’t be either. Hovland has been practicing plenty in the lead-up to this event and is seemingly good to go.
With that said, I can’t wrap my head around this +3,000 price tag.
Hovland was fighting it to begin the year but has dialled it in lately. He’s made eight straight cuts, finishing third at the U.S. Open in June in addition to his win at the Valspar Championship in March.,
We’re talking about a player who has nine professional wins to his name — this is a must-bet in my book.
Key stat: Hovland ranks second in strokes gained: approach (+1.32) and sixth in strokes gained: total (+1.67) over the last three months, according to DataGolf.
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Golf picks
Fitzpatrick to win (3,300): Is Fitzpatrick back? I would venture to say he’s pretty darn close. And in this game, you’d rather be early than late, so I am happy to take the plunge.
- The Englishman has two top-10 finishes during his six-event streak of making the cut. That includes a T8 in his most recent start at the Rocket Classic.
- He ranks 17th in strokes gained: putting (+0.65) and 16th in strokes gained: approach (+0.61) in this field over the last 20 rounds.
Fitzpatrick grew up playing on courses similar to this one and has a strong history at the Renaissance Club. He was runner-up at this event in 2021 and T6 in 2022.
Ryan Fox to win (+5,000): Take a look at what Fox has done in his last six starts and tell me if he’s flying under the radar:
- Six top-30 finishes
- Five top-20 finishes
- Two wins (Canadian Open, ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic)
His success derived from elite ball striking and putting seems sustainable enough, and his length off the tee should only be a bonus at this venue.
Fox has made four straight cuts at Renaissance Club, finishing T12 in 2023.
Scottish Open picks made at 2:00 p.m. on 07/08/2025.
Avery joined NorthStar Gaming as an intern in 2022 before stepping into a full-time role soon after. He loves betting on and analyzing golf — mainly because it’s easier than actually playing — but is a fan of all sports, from the NFL to the UFC.