The Scottish Open has the look of a major championship week, with a blend of tour and LIV players competing together. Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton are among seven players from LIV Golf competing in this PGA Tour-sanctioned event, alongside Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Matt Fitzpatrick.

Golf’s Divide

The divide in golf that began four years ago when LIV Golf launched has meant that these players only get together four times a year at the majors. However, the Genesis Scottish Open is co-sanctioned by the European tour and the PGA Tour, allowing for this unique gathering of talent.

Rahm is back in good graces with the European tour, and the other six LIV players still have standing in Europe, having played European tour events while on LIV. The rarity is being among the PGA Tour’s leading stars, who are here to prepare for the British Open next week.

LIV players previously had a tournament in Spain during the Scottish Open, but now the league has been off for a month and won’t resume until its UK stop right after the British Open. This has given players like Rahm the opportunity to participate in the Scottish Open, which he considers one of his favorite weeks.

Preparation for the British Open

The Renaissance Club, where the Scottish Open is being held, is not links turf but has a similar look. This provides players with a chance to adjust to the time zone and slightly slower greens, ideal preparation for the British Open. For Scheffler, winning the Scottish Open would be the perfect way to get ready for his Open title defense.

Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.