Scottish Open (golf)

The Scottish Open is a professional golf tournament that is co-sanctioned by the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour (formerly the European Tour). It is typically held in July, the week before The Open Championship (British Open), and is considered a significant warm-up event for that major championship.

The tournament's history dates back to 1972, although there were earlier iterations of a Scottish Open championship. It has been held at various prestigious golf courses throughout Scotland, often links courses known for their challenging conditions and historical significance. Common venues include, but are not limited to, Gullane Golf Club, Renaissance Club, Castle Stuart Golf Links, and Loch Lomond Golf Club (prior to its links format).

The Scottish Open attracts many of the world's top golfers, drawn by the opportunity to play competitive golf on links courses immediately before The Open Championship. The field often includes players seeking to acclimate to the unique playing conditions of links golf, characterized by firm fairways, unpredictable bounces, and the ever-present influence of the wind.

The tournament offers significant prize money and valuable Official World Golf Ranking points. Winning the Scottish Open is considered a prestigious achievement in professional golf.