Nine of the top 10 golfers in the world will soon descend on East Lothian for the Genesis Scottish Open.
Hosting the tournament for the third time, North Berwick's Renaissance Club will welcome the likes of recent US Open champion Matthew Fitzpatrick, Masters champion Scottie Scheffler, US PGA Champion Justin Thomas last years Open champion Collin Morikawa and not to mention, our proud Scotsman, Bob MacIntyre.
Ahead of the event, which serves as the precursor for The Open Championship at St Andrews, we've put together a handy guide of everything you need to know for those looking to take the trip from Edinburgh to witness golf royalty in action.
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When is the tournament and what time does the course open?
The tournament officially starts on Thursday, July 7 however spectators can go and watch the Pro-Am which is taking place on Wednesday 6th July from 7:30am.
Gates open at 7am everyday bar Sunday (which opens at 8am) with them closing again at 7:30pm
The tournament will end on Sunday 10th July with gates closing at 8pm post prize giving.
What’s the best way of getting to The Renaissance Club?
Organisers say those driving should follow the yellow AA boards which are placed around the venue. They will direct you to a designated public car park which is within proximity to the golf course. Those travelling by car can follow directions here .
Ticket holders can park here for free whilst watching the golf.
Alternatively, those travelling by train should stop at Longniddry Train station where there will be a free shuttle bus service available to transport you to and from the golf course. All you need to do is show your ticket and find a seat. Timings relating to the bus will be available ASAP on the Genesis Scottish Open events hub which you can click on here.
What can you bring into the Genesis Scottish Open?
You can bring a rucksack into the venue. There are no size regulations around this however you may be asked by security at the entrance to open your bag for a search. Water bottles are also permitted as there will be refillable water stations across the site. Umbrellas, jackets, hats, golf shoes are also permitted.
What can’t you bring into the Genesis Scottish Open?
Spectators are asked not to bring any picnics, hampers, dogs (unless guide dogs) or alcoholic beverages.
Meanwhile, in spite of it being July, the weather is obviously hard to predict. The team behind the Open say appropriate footwear must be worn and ask fans check the weather forecast prior to attending.
Meanwhile, cameras are only permitted on Wednesday 6th July for the Pro-Am and are not allowed Thursday to Sunday.
What about food and drink?
There will be a number of food and drink options on site. These will predominantly be in the Championship Village however there will be catering and bars around the 4th green, 6th hole, 15th tee, and 17th hole.
Other facilities include water stations and the official merchandise store which will sell a whole range of Genesis Scottish Open clothing and accessories. There will also be a family friendly Genesis Interactive zone to keep the kids entertained whilst the golf is ongoing, alongside the Genesis Experience Tent for some cool tech experiences!
Will the Genesis Scottish Open accept cash or card?
The tournament is a fully cashless event. All bars and food traders will only accept credit/ debit cards or contactless payments.
Are there still tickets available to the Genesis Scottish Open?
There are still tickets available across all five days. They can be purchased here .
For all the latest updates about the Genesis Scottish Open, you can follow their social media channels (Facebook , Instagram , Twitter) or via their website which you can click on here.
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