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DP World Tour features strong field at Scottish Open amid LIV Golf struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 9:30 AM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

DP World Tour features strong field at Scottish Open amid LIV Golf struggles

Summary

The DP World Tour showcases its best field of the year at the Scottish Open on July 7, 2026. Key participants include Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Scottie Scheffler, and Xander Schauffele, with LIV Golf players like Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton also competing. LIV Golf's postponement of events due to funding issues has led several of its players to participate in this tournament. The situation reflects broader financial difficulties for LIV Golf, prompting speculation about the future of its players and events. Increased participation from LIV players could strengthen the DP World Tour next season if LIV fails to recover from its financial struggles.

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By the Numbers

•Strong field at Scottish Open includes PGA Tour and LIV Golf players.
•LIV Golf's postponed events led to increased DP World Tour participation.
•Financial struggles plague LIV Golf as funding sources dwindle.

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What they're saying

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The DP World Tour has its best field of the year at the Scottish Open. Not only are the usual European suspects teeing off on the tour like Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood, but as the PGA Tour players prepare for The Open Championship in this co-sanctioned event, the likes of Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele are also playing at The Renaissance Club.
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