Masters champion Scottie Scheffler to tee up in Genesis Scottish Open

Scottie Scheffler, golf’s man of the moment, will be playing in this summer’s Genesis Scottish Open, having become the latest big name to commit to the $8 million Rolex Series event.

The American was still flying under the radar when he made his debut in the event last year at The Renaissance Club, where he tied for 12th behind Australian Min Woo Lee.

However, Scheffler has confirmed his return to the East Lothian venue in July at a time when he’s the world No 1 and a major champion on the back of winning The Masters in April.

The 25-year-old’s three-shot success at Augusta National capped a remarkable run of form that produced four title triumphs in just six starts.

Now Scheffler is looking forward to a second Scottish Open appearance on 7-10 July, with the event on Scotland’s Golf Coast taking place a week before the 150th Open at St Andrews.

“I enjoyed the week at the Scottish Open last year and I’m looking forward to getting back to the Renaissance Club in July for the start of an exciting two weeks in Scotland,” he said.

“I had heard a lot about the event and the Rolex Series before I played for the first time, and it lived up to it. A lot has happened for me since then, and I’m hoping to keep that good feeling going over the summer.”

In his first appearance in a regular DP World Tour event, Texas-based Scheffler opened with a 72 before carding a brilliant 63 - the joint-best score of the week - then signing off with 67-69 for a 13-under total.

“Last year was my first trip to Scotland and I can’t wait to play in front of the Scottish fans again, and hopefully see a bit more of this beautiful country,” he added.

Scheffler joins a stellar Genesis Scottish Open field that includes fellow major winners Collin Morikawa,