Schauffele had reason for big expectations after winning two majors in 2024, but he lost two months this year due to injury. He's still feeling his way back.

The Genesis Scottish Open returns to the links of The Renaissance Club (par 70, 7,282 yards) for the seventh consecutive year and boasts a field of 156 players,

Winning the Claret Jug and being the “Champion Golfer of the Year” has been an intoxicating feeling for 2024 British Open winner Xander Schauffele.

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.

The Genesis Scottish Open heads into Friday’s second round with a leaderboard full of new names and stars alike as the DP World Tour collides with the PGA TOUR

SportsLine expert Eric Cohen reveals his top 2025 Genesis Scottish Open prop bets at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick