Scottish Open Returning To Renaissance Club, After Changes Are Made

The European Tour and Renaissance Club have exercised an option for a second Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open(s) at the course despite lukewarm reviews from male competitors. While the modern Tom Doak design had tough shoes to fill after recent events at Gullane and Castle Stuart, players bemoaned the lack of a proper links test in advance of The Open.

Nonetheless, it’s never great to hear of changes in response to a tournament, unless they are largely revolving around improving firmness or setup.

Martin Gilbert, Chairman of Aberdeen Standard Investments said: “We’re looking forward to returning to The Renaissance Club in 2020. The facilities Jerry and his team offer both sets of players, on and off the course are second to none. The feedback we’ve received is that the location works well with the golfing public as well as our colleagues.

“We’ve also listened to the professionals who played the course this year and collectively we will be implementing a number of changes based on their feedback. We look forward to welcoming back the world’s best players to Scotland’s golf coast, for what is sure to be another memorable two weeks of golf next summer.”

The men’s Scottish Open drew its strongest field ever, while the Ladies event several weeks later was unfortunately placed the week after back-to-back majors.