Golf tournaments in Scotland in 2025

Between June and October, thousands of golf fans from around the globe descend on Scotland's championship courses. Watch the best in the game take on the challenges of the country's finest courses from Renaissance Club to The Old Course. Why not come and see world-class golf for yourself?

  1. The Genesis Scottish Open The Renaissance Club, East Lothian

    The Genesis Scottish Open in East Lothian

    © European Tour Group

    When: 9 – 13 July 2025

    Following a successful few years partnering with South Korean car company Genesis, the Genesis Scottish Open will once again be played at the picturesque Renaissance Club in East Lothian, Scotland’s Golf Coast. As one of five tournaments in the Rolex Series, and a DP World and PGA Tour co-sanctioned tournament, this will be the final opportunity for male golfers to qualify for The Open Championship the following week.

    Planning a trip to East Lothian? Try these places.

    Play: Dunbar Golf Club

    Stay: The Leddie

    Eat: The Rocketeer

    Experience: Scottish Seabird Centre

  2. The Women’s Scottish Open TBC

    Women's Scottish Open

    © IMG

    When: TBC August 2025

    The co-sanctioned Women’s Scottish Open is an integral part of the golfing calendar, sitting on both the Ladies European Tour and the LPGA.  It consistently boasts one of the strongest fields outside of the majors with last year’s edition featuring five of the world’s top 10 players and 18 Major Champions.

  3. Alfred Dunhill Links Championship St Andrews, Kingsbarns and Carnoustie

    The Old Course in St Andrews

    When: TBC October 2025

    Golfing stars and celebrities join forces at this hotly anticipated European Tour event. The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship is a team format event which will be played over three fabulous courses – Carnoustie Golf Links, Kingsbarns Golf Links and St Andrews Old Course. 

    Planning a trip to Tay Country? Try these places.

    Play: Monifieth Golf Course

    Stay: Carnoustie Golf Hotel

    Eat: The Rookery

    Experience: V&A Dundee

  4. The 152nd Open Royal Troon, South Ayrshire

    Royal Troon Golf Course

    © Ayrshire and Arran Tourism Group

    When: 14 - 21 July 2024

    Royal Troon will play hosting duties for the 152nd Open in 2024. On what is sure to be a historic event with record crowds, the world’s greatest players will descend on Ayrshire to try and capture the famous Claret Jug.

  5. Staysure PGA Seniors Championship Aberdeen

    Trump International Golf Links featuring the ‘Great Dunes of Scotland’.

    © Trump International

    When: 1 – 4 August 2024

    The Legends Tour is your opportunity to once again watch former Major winners, world number ones and Ryder Cup players and captains. The Staysure PGA Seniors Championship takes place at Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeen for the second time.

  6. AIG Women's Open St Andrews

    A golfer plays the Old Course at St Andrews.

    When: 21 - 25 August 2024

    Watch more exciting golf in St Andrews as the AIG Women's Open comes to the Home of Golf. This will be a world-class event with a number of big stars attending. It's the third time the Women's Open has been staged at St Andrews since its inception in 1976. American Lilia Vu is the defending AIG Women’s Open Champion after her victory at Walton Heath in 2023 – her second major title.

  7. The Senior Open Presented by Rolex Carnoustie

    Carnoustie Golf Links

    When: 25 – 28 July 2024

    The 38th edition of The Senior Open will be staged at Carnoustie in July 2024. One of the most iconic golf course in the world, it will be the third time the only senior major has been held at the Angus course. 

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