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Scottie Scheffler Confirms Scottish Open Start, Will Skip Truist Before PGA Championship

The commitment underscores his habit of resting the week before majors.

May 3, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Scottie Scheffler watches his tee shot on the second hole hole during the final round of the Cadillac Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images
Scottie Scheffler of the United States plays his shot from the eighth tee during the final round of the Cadillac Championship 2026 at Trump National Doral Miami on May 03, 2026 in Doral, Florida.
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Overview

  • Genesis Scottish Open organizers said the world No. 1 is officially in the field, sharing the news on social media with a quote from Scheffler about embracing links golf and Scottish crowds.
  • Scheffler will not play the Truist Championship this weekend, continuing his pattern of skipping the event immediately before a major.
  • He enters the UK stretch with momentum after a solo-second at the Cadillac Championship in Florida.
  • His record at the Scottish Open shows steady progress, from a missed cut in 2022 to a tie for third in 2023 and a tie for eighth in 2025.
  • The Scottish Open is a links-style test in Scotland that draws elite fields, and Scheffler’s presence boosts the event as he prepares to defend his PGA Championship title next week.