The Genesis Scottish Open and ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open have both been awarded a three-year funding package which will help support the growth and development of both golf tournaments over the next three years.
The investment by the Scottish Government, which will be delivered by us, will strengthen the role both championships play in the golfing calendar and Scotland’s position as the perfect stage of events.
Staged at the Renaissance Club in North Berwick, the tournament will return 8-12 July 2026 and will receive £6.3 million in funding until 2028.
Five-time Major winner Rory McIlroy has confirmed his return and will face off against a world-class field, including last year’s winner, Chris Gotterup.
Research commissioned in 2024 showed the DP World Tour event generated £19.2 million of next economic impact that year, supporting 234 jobs across Scotland.
The Genesis Scottish Open staged at the Renaissance Club
World No.9 Lottie Woad has confirmed she will defend her title at the ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open taking place at Dundonald Links from 23-26 July 2026.
The news comes as the tournament will receive £4.5 million funding over the next three years through to 2028 to help support its growth and profile.
The 2026 tournament returns to Dundonald Links, following a record-breaking event that welcomed more than 11,000 spectators across the week.
The event returned to the Ayrshire venue in 2022 following a multi-million-pound redevelopment of the Verde Resorts venue. Dundonald Links previously hosted the championship in 2015, 2016, and 2017.
Lottie Woad triumphed at the 2025 ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open (Credit: ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open)
The support of the Scottish Government and VisitScotland is incredibly important to the Genesis Scottish Open.
The eyes of the golfing world, and beyond, are on Scotland each summer as some of the biggest stars of the game gather in the home of golf.
We are passionate about working with our partners to provide a warm welcome to everyone who joins us at the Renaissance Club, showcasing Scotland as a sporting destination to those watching from around the world.
The Scottish Government and VisitScotland’s generous funding has been invaluable in growing this tournament into one of the players favourite stops on tour.
Their investment in women’s golf helps secure the future of the event and ensures the world’s best women golfers tee it up in Scotland every year.
We are very thankful for their support and partnership and look forward to another thrilling edition this summer.
The Genesis Scottish Open and the ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open draw thousands of visitors from around the world each year.
They play a key role in growing Scotland’s visitor economy and raising the country’s international profile, while also delivering meaningful social and environmental benefits.
Our long-standing involvement in the tournaments reflect our commitment to showcase the country as the perfect stage for events, through a diverse portfolio of sporting and cultural experiences.