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Three-Way Tie at Scottish Open as Final Round Begins and Open Field, Odds Finalized

Fog delays forced an early Sunday restart that compresses play for contenders and complicates their preparation ahead of the Open at Royal Birkdale.

Overview

  • On Sunday the Genesis Scottish Open final round began after overnight fog suspensions with Robert MacIntyre, Matt Fitzpatrick and Min Woo Lee tied at 12‑under following completed third rounds.
  • Tournament officials halted play Saturday because of dense sea fog and confirmed a 7 a.m. local restart on Sunday, moving to one‑tee threesomes to avoid a Monday finish and forcing some players to face 21 to 28 holes in one day.
  • The Scottish Open carries Open and Masters consequences because its champion earns entry into The Open and an invitation to the following year’s Masters if not already exempt.
  • The 154th Open Championship field is set at 156 players for Royal Birkdale starting July 16, with FanDuel listing Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy as +750 co‑favorites and SportsLine reporting a 10,000‑simulation model that produces unexpected projections.
  • Broadcasters have published multi‑platform schedules for both events, raising travel and recovery pressures as players finish in Scotland and move south to Royal Birkdale for next week’s major.