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.

Rory McIlroy produced a brilliant late birdie burst to stay within four strokes of the lead after a low-scoring opening round at the Genesis Scottish Open. McIlroy birdied each of his last three holes to card a two-under 68 at the Renaissance Club ...

This will be the seventh year the Renaissance has staged the Genesis Scottish Open. Familiarity breeds contentment. The strength of field is proof.

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

Thursday

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

As the Scottish Open unfolds at Renaissance, Cabot Highlands has unveiled Tom Doak's latest Gem: Old Petty, a beautiful Highlands course.