The second round of the 2025 Scottish Open tees off early Friday morning. Who is leading after Day 1? Plus, how to watch all the action.

Count Jake Knapp among the links newcomers to fully embrace the ancient style of play. His first trip to Scotland got started with a round at North Berwick’s West Links, one of the world’s most storied links courses and a frequent stop for players arriving for the co-sanctioned Scottish Open.

Jake Knapp made his professional links debut this week in Scotland, and he's off to a terrific start at The Renaissance Club.

Robert MacIntyre won the 2024 Gensis Scottish Open. The Scottish native finished 18 under par, beating second place by 1 stroke. MacIntyre returns to defend his homeland championship. He is currently ranked 14 on the Official World Golf Rankings.

PGA Tour Golfer Abruptly Withdraws During First Round at Scottish Open originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Through the opening round of the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club, Sepp Straka, Nico Echavarria and Jake Knapp share a one-shot lead at 6‑under par, each carding a 65 in benign morning conditions.

Jake Knapp played smart, steady golf and avoided trouble to post a bogey-free round at at the Genesis Scottish Open.

The second round of the Genesis Scottish Open is set to begin on Friday, after four players all share the lead after carding opening rounds of 64.

By Sepp Straka's math, two out of three equals 64 and a share of the lead at the Scottish Open. Straka polished off a round of 6-under-par to finish the first round at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick in a four-way tie atop the leaderboard on Thursday.

The Genesis Scottish Open is the last chance for top players like Jake Knapp, Nicolai Højgaard and British veterans to secure The Open 2025 spots. Discover who needs a top-three finish this weekend.