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Scotsman
13-07-2025
- Automotive
- Scotsman
Scottish Open bosses open up on event's future venue and Muirfield Open dilemma
Seventh edition of event at East Lothian venue attracts record crowd of more than 85,000 fans Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The Renaissance Club looks set to remain as the host venue for the Genesis Scottish Open after the latest edition at the East Lothian venue was given a huge thumbs up by both the fans and the players. Helped by unprecedented sellouts on both Saturday and Sunday, the event attracted over 85,000 spectators across the week, breaking the record at the Dirleton venue by close to 10,000. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Stadium Hole at The Renaissance Club has become a popular feature of the Genesis Scottish Open at its current home |The Rolex Series tournament, which is co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour and PGA Tour, attracted another stellar field, including the top five in the world rankings and all four current major champions. It was announced on the eve of the event that Genesis, the premium luxury Korean car brand, had extended its title sponsorship through 2030, which is a massive boost. The current partnership with The Renaissance Club ends next year but talks are taking place with the American owners about an extension to it as well. 'We're really pleased that we're contracted for next year and we can continue that growth,' Rory Colville, the Genesis Scottish Open championship director, told a small group of journalists on Sunday. 'It's been a fantastic venue for us and we'll continue to discuss the future with the Sarvadis.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Before the event was first hosted at The Renaissance Club, it had been moved around Scotland for a spell, with Castle Stuart, Royal Aberdeen and Dundonald Links all staging it. 'One hundred percent,' replied Colville to being asked if the event's recent growth had been down it being established at a home venue. 'The fact that it's seven years in and there's been steady growth with the event, I think the most dramatic growth of the event is actually this year. 'If you look at the crowd numbers and to get to 76,000 last year and we're up to over 85,000 this week, that's a significant growth that we're really proud of, and I think it just goes to confirm our hope that all the fan activations that we work on with Genesis to try and enhance the experience, The Fringe by the Tee – the collaboration we've got with them, obviously a fantastic local music festival, having KT Tunstall on the main stage last night, is a really, really strong message for how this event is an event for all ages and all demographics.' Genesis came on board as the title sponsor at the start of the co-sanctioning set up in 2022, with Christian Hardy, one of the PGA Tour's senior executives, admitting that the US circuit is delighted to have its brand associated with an event on Scottish soil. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'We are absolutely thrilled and grateful for Genesis making this possible,' he said. We started this in 2022, with the Strategic Alliance, and this is exactly the kind of week we envisioned. The last two years have been amazing. Rory McIlroy winning a couple of years ago and of course that incredible putt by Robert MacIntyre last year. 'Talking with Rory (Colville) a little bit before, talking about the crowds this week, but hearing there's a little bit of traffic and a lot of sun and an amazing announcement of the Genesis partnership extension, this is exactly what we had in mind.' It remains to be seen when The Open will be back at Muirfield, having last been held at the Home of the Honourable Company of Golfers in 2013, when Phil Mickelson picked up the Claret Jug. If the Genesis Scottish Open stays at The Renaissance Club for, say, another five years, is there a possibility of two huge events being held back-to-back at the neighbouring venues if The R&A announces a date for Muirfield in that time? Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'People ask that question and I think it would be very difficult to have them consecutively but obviously we are aligned with the R&A, talking to them about schedules,' said Colville. 'We will absolutely cross that bridge if it happens.'
Scotsman
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Scottish Open: Saturday sellout confirmed in sun-kissed East Lothian
Record attendance on the cards as 23,000 fans are set to take in third round Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The sun-kissed 2025 Genesis Scottish Open is officially a 'Saturday Sellout', organisers announced on Friday afternoon. A capacity of 23,000 General Admission and Ticket+ tickets have been reached for the penultimate circuit in the $9 million Rolex Series event at The Renaissance Club in East Lothian. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad With a huge crowd in attendance for Friday's second round and the figures good as well on Thursday and set to be likewise on Sunday, a record attendance is expected across the week for the event's 31st edition. Fans have enjoyed stunning weather so far this week at the Genesis Scottish Open in East Lothian |'The Genesis Scottish Open has continued to grow every year, with the stars of global golf gathering at Renaissance Club,' said Rory Colville, the Genesis Scottish Open Championship Director. 'We also have an increased fan experience, including the Fringe by the Tee stage in the Fan Zone and the Sixth Hole Stadium Experience. 'We're looking forward to a fantastic weekend of golf and entertainment, and welcoming our best ever crowd to the event.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Saturday at the Genesis Scottish Open also includes a headline set from Grammy-nominated, Brit Award-winning artist, KT Tunstall on the Fringe by the Tee stage.
Newsweek
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Check Out the New Stadium Hole at Scottish Open akin to Phoenix Open
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Renaissance Club has thoroughly prepared to host the 2025 edition of the Genesis Scottish Open, the seventh to be played at the North Berwick venue. Among the improvements planned for this year is the renovation of the par-3 6th hole, which has been converted into a true stadium hole. As you may recall, the 6th hole has always been surrounded by stands, but it has never been completely enclosed in the way it was designed for this edition. The idea is reminiscent of the 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale in Arizona, albeit on a smaller scale. ⛳️🏟️🏴 #LOOK — The Scottish Open will feature a new 'stadium hole' at the 147 yard Par-3 sixth. (Via: @JohnTurnbull03) — NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) July 7, 2025 Rory Colville, Genesis Scottish Open Championship Director, explained to The Scotsman that the stadium hole is part of the entertainment package designed for the enjoyment of the entire family during the tournament: "The Sixth Hole Stadium Experience is undoubtedly the place to be to take in the action in a fun-filled environment, while the Fan Zone including the Fringe by the Tee stage offers the perfect place to enjoy some time outside of the ropes," he said. Among the activities taking place on the 6th hole is the opportunity for young fans to walk that section of the course with professional stars during the Pro-Am next Wednesday. General view of the 6th hole on day two of the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club on July 12, 2024 in North Berwick, United Kingdom. General view of the 6th hole on day two of the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club on July 12, 2024 in North Berwick, United areas for the public have also been designed, including a Genesis public lounge. This hole is also part of the so-called "Fan Zone," where Grammy-nominated and Brit Award-winning artist KT Tunstall will perform after the third round next Saturday. The stadium hole could be one of the highlights of the week, with fans taking center stage. They will be given the chance to predict which player will be the first to hit an ace there, and whoever guesses correctly will receive a VIP experience to the Genesis Championship in Korea, to be played next October. The package will include airfare and accommodations. Naturally, the first player to hit an ace on the 6th hole will not leave empty-handed. He will receive a Genesis GV60 luxury electric SUV, valued at more than $50,000. The Renaissance Club opened in 2008 and has hosted several top-level tournaments, including six editions of the Scottish Open, two of the Ladies Scottish Open, and one of the Scottish Senior Open. More Golf: John Deere Classic: Brian Campbell Claims 2nd Win, $8.4M Payout Breakdown
