Scotland oozes with history and when you discover that the Genesis Scottish Open is on the horizon, perhaps your first thought is: At which ageless classic is it being held?
Surely one that dates to the 1820s? Or perhaps the 1850s? But it has to be pre-1900, yes? No. It's The Renaissance Club, and it came online in 2008.
Understandably, you might be perplexed, maybe even dismayed, but you shouldn't be. Hit the stop sign and take comfort. The Renaissance is in step with all of Scotland golf.
Ignore the date on The Renaissance Club's birth certificate because master designer Tom Doak, backed with great zeal and commitment by American Jerry Sarvadi and his family, did a masterful job in blending these 300 acres into an ancient section of Scotland and making it look like it's been there for 200 years.