Sepp Straka had eight birdies in his round of 64, also joined by Nico Echavarria and Victor Perez atop the leaderboard alongside Knapp. Four other players were one shot behind, while Scottie Scheffler had to settle for a 67 and was three back.

Following the first round of the Genesis Scottish Open, Michael Kim said he couldn't understand the criticism of the Renaissance Club.

SportsLine golf expert Eric Cohen just locked in his PGA Tour best bets for the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open at the Renaissance Club

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.

Sepp Straka had eight birdies in his round of 64, also joined by Nico Echavarria and Victor Perez atop the leaderboard alongside Knapp.

Rory McIlroy is looking to end his golden year with a strong performance at next week's Open Championship, and has issued a subtle reminder to his PGA Tour rivals ahead of Portrush

Scottie Scheffler was pleased that the wind wasn't extreme at the Scottish Open, but expects different conditions on Friday.

Jake Knapp made his professional links debut this week in Scotland, and he's off to a terrific start at The Renaissance Club.

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).

Exploring Linksland's golf designs at the Renaissance Club, focusing on strategic approaches for its diverse challenges. Players are having early success.