Is every golfer’s biggest enemy back to ruin the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open? Well, the enemy might be an overstatement, but the way it has been this year with the persistent weather issues, it really is not! The weather curse proved itself to be legit after multiple PGA Tour events’ round cancellations, delays, and tournaments being cut short. The Masters’ first round had to be postponed, and due to the heavy rain, the 2024 Wells Fargo Championship’s opening round had to be delayed too! Do you know that at the Scottish Open, bad weather somewhat hindered the game last year as well?

Heavy winds impacted the play severely for round 4 at the Renaissance Club, so it’s only fair for the pros and the fans to be a little worried. With dark clouds gathering over the course, the forecast predicts a high chance of rain threatening the game. Will the weather curse strike again? Only time will tell!

Inclement weather is on its way to the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open

The long-awaited PGA Tour and DP World Tour’s collaborative tournament is set to take off on July 11, and fans are excited to see Rory McIlroy defend his title. As a fan, you would expect everything to happen smoothly, but would that be the case? The weather reports say otherwise. With a high of 15 degrees Celsius and a low of 9 degrees Celsius, the first round could see potentially unforgivable weather making its way to the game.

With 30% precipitation chances, scattered light showers and drizzle will be expected throughout the day on Thursday, according to the European Tour website. The wind will be moderate, blowing at 8–12 mph. With these minimal winds, the trajectory of the ball will remain proper and not cause much trouble for the pros.

With morning clouds giving way to partly sunny skies and comforting warm weather, Friday’s round is expected to be a more pleasant day. Temperatures will be slightly cooler, ranging from 10°C to 17°C, making it an ideal environment for golfers to showcase their skills. A moderate wind will be blowing at a speed of 10–15 mph. 

But hang on, and don’t get too comfortable! The weather has a few tricks up its sleeve for the final two rounds. Continue reading to find out! 

Weather forecast for the last two rounds

The merciless weather will show its true colors in round 3! The day is expected to start normally, but it will progress. A high chance of rain is there, with cloudy skies roaring over the venue. The 50% chance of precipitation is another threat, adding to every golf lover’s disappointment. Winds will be normal, and temperatures will be easy to handle too, ranging from 11 to 15 degrees Celsius.

Sunday’s weather is going to be somewhat bearable. For golfers teeing off in the morning, it will be better since it is expected to be sunny, and for the pros who will be teeing off in the afternoon, things might get tricky as rain is expected. The temperatures will range from 11 °C to 17 °C throughout the day. The wind’s speed will be around 5–10 mph, blowing from west to southwest. 

The golfers will need to be prepared for the changing weather conditions, which can play a big part in the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open, but not bigger than the golfers themselves. Who do you think will win this year’s Scottish Open despite the effects of the weather? Do let us know in the comment section below!