Whisper it, but the weather forecast for this week’s Genesis Scottish Open at the Renaissance looks pretty decent. In fact, it could become so warm, this correspondent may have to tie an unprecedented fifth knot in the handkerchief that I plonk on my fevered forehead.

The PGA Tour's Genesis Scottish Open begins on Thursday in North Berwick, where the top players on tour will compete at the Renaissance Club.

The Genesis Scottish Open gets under way Thursday at The Renaissance Club. Here are the tee times and groupings for the opening round in North Berwick, Scotland ( click here for Round 2 tee times).

Genesis Scottish Open tee times for Friday's second round in Scotland, featuring Scottie Scheffler, Adam Scott and more.

The detailed hourly forecast shows partly sunny skies from 8 AM to 2 PM, transitioning to mostly sunny by 4 PM. By 6 PM, there’s a slight 20% chance of an isolated shower, though overall conditions are expected to remain dry. The evening will see partly cloudy skies and calmer winds.

A lot of the “warm-up events” for majors will feature paltry fields that are wanting for star power, but the Scottish Open boasts an elite field headlined by Scottie Scheffler (+500) and 2023 champion Rory McIlroy (+950).

McIlroy emerged victorious at the 2023 edition of the Scottish Open, beating home hopeful Robert MacIntyre, who went on to win the title last year, by one stroke

The Genesis Scottish Open returns to the links of The Renaissance Club (par 70, 7,282 yards) for the seventh consecutive year and boasts a field of 156 players,

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