Tom Kim won the 2026 Genesis Scottish Open at the Renaissance Club on July 12, shooting a bogey-free final round 64 to finish 17 under par and claim the title by two strokes over Min Woo Lee [1, 2, 3, 4]. The 24-year-old South Korean ended nearly three years without a PGA Tour victory, having last won in October 2023 at the Shriners Children's Open [1, 2, 3, 4].
Kim’s final round featured six birdies, three on both the front and back nines, highlighting his strong and composed play under pressure [1, 2, 3, 4]. "I played probably as good as I could have with the pressure and executed when I needed to," Kim said. "I’m very proud for being calm out there... I’ve had a tough couple of years and I got to taste a lot of humble pie and learn about myself. I’ve still got a long way to go but I wanted to dedicate this to the people in my corner all the time" [2].
Min Woo Lee finished second, two shots behind Kim. Lee said he was happy with his week and his mental game, despite not securing the victory. "It was one of the first weeks that I was just happy with myself mentally," Lee said [2]. Four shots behind Kim in a tie for third place were Matt Fitzpatrick, Robert MacIntyre, Johnny Keefer, and Keita Nakajima [1, 2, 3]. Rory McIlroy also recorded a final round 64 but finished tied for seventh, unable to catch Kim [1, 2, 3, 4].
The third round was delayed by fog, forcing completion Sunday morning before the final round [1, 3, 4]. The victory earned Kim £1.2 million in prize money and an invitation to the 2027 Masters Tournament at Augusta National [1, 2, 4].
Meanwhile, Scottie Scheffler missed the cut at the Scottish Open, ending his streak of 78 consecutive made cuts on the PGA Tour [3].
Kim’s success gives him momentum ahead of the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale next week, where he and other top players will compete [1, 2, 3, 4].
