Scottie Scheffler shoots 68 in first round of Scottish Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 8:02 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Scottie Scheffler opened with a two-under par 68 at the Genesis Scottish Open on July 9 at The Renaissance Club. His round featured four birdies and two bogeys, showcasing a solid but not exceptional start. Scheffler acknowledged the need to improve, particularly on par 5s, ahead of the upcoming Open Championship. He expressed frustration over some missed opportunities but noted the improved greens compared to last year.
- •Scheffler finished the first round at two-under par 68.
- •He made four birdies and two bogeys during the round.
- •The Genesis Scottish Open is being held at The Renaissance Club.
- •Next week, Scheffler will defend his Open Championship title.
- •He noted improvements in the greens from previous years.
- 8:02 PMYahoo Sports — Scottie Scheffler admits what ‘hurt’ him about his first round at the Scottish Open after shooting 68
"Scottie Scheffler got off to a solid if not spectacular start to the Genesis Scottish Open on Thursday. Scheffler posted a score of two-under par 68 on day one of the Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club.
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