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Will Rory McIlroy's performance at the Genesis Scottish Open silence his critics once and for all?

The Genesis Scottish Open is returning home to the Renaissance Club in Scotland. The tournament is set to take place from July 11 to 14. With players like Jordan Spieth, Collin Morikawa, and defending champion Rory McIlroy, the tournament will undoubtedly be a blast. The Northern Irishman has been missing from the course for nearly a month now, and Thursday will mark his first official round after he narrowly missed out on the US Open win. With storylines like this in the making, it’s a no-brainer that tickets are selling quickly! And if you can’t make it to the event in person, don’t worry! We’ve got all the details on how you can catch the action live from home!

There’s an ample number of options for fans to choose from, per their comfort. For those hoping to watch the pros compete on television, you have two options, i.e., Golf Channel and CBS. The Golf Channel will be broadcasting Thursday’s round from 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m. ET; the latter will stay the same for Friday’s round as well, according to the PGA Tour website. The last two rounds will be broadcast on the Golf Channel from 10 a.m. ET to noon and will switch to CBS from noon to 3 p.m. ET.

Are you more of a live streamer? Then ESPN+ is your savior! ESPN+ is providing exclusive live coverage for all four days of the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open’s first round. The first round will tee off as early as 2 a.m. ET, with two streams available for fans to choose from. Stream 1 will run from 2 a.m. to 11 a.m., while Stream 2 will take over from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This means that fans can select their preferred featured group to watch during these times, ensuring that they don’t miss a moment of the live action. The same streaming schedule will apply to Friday’s round, with Stream 1 and Stream 2 following the same timing as the first round. 

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For Saturday’s round, Stream 1 will start at 4:15 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. Similarly, stream 2 will take on ESPN+ from 5:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. The final round will commence at the crack of dawn, with Stream 1 starting at 4:15 a.m. and ending at 3 p.m., and Stream 2 following the same timings. Do remember to check the tee times of your favorite player to see when exactly they’ll begin playing.

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Fans can also catch the game on the radio. SiriusXM is going to cover the whole action from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. For the last two rounds, the radio streaming will start at 10 a.m. and end at 3 p.m.

What’s at stake at the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open?

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The partnership between the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour has enhanced the player’s experience, especially with the prize money. The winner’s purse for this year is as generous as it was last year. With $9 million on the line, the 156 golfers on the field will undoubtedly be competing fiercely.

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Will Rory McIlroy's performance at the Genesis Scottish Open silence his critics once and for all?

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The winner will take home a staggering $1.58 million, along with 500 FedExCup points, which will be a huge advantage heading into the FedExCup playoffs. And just like all other Tour events, OWGR points are also at stake. Overall, simply put, there’s a lot for them to fight for, and we, as fans, are no doubt going to enjoy every minute of it!