A can of worms has been opened with the news that Ian Poulter will be allowed to play in the Scottish Open after an appeal against his ban was upheld. Adrian Otaegui and Justin Harding have also been cleared to play after taking legal action against the DP World Tour, whose chief executive Keith Pelley said: “We are disappointed by the outcome of today’s hearing.” read more ...

The Trust Golf Women's Scottish Open is coming to Ayrshire's Dundonald Links this summer and it has now been confirmed that sustainable, high-performance brand Reflo has been named as the official apparel partner of the event that will take place 28th - 31st July. read more ...

The Scottish Open has typically been scheduled immediately before the Open Championship, where many of the world's best players compete for a prestigious title while preparing for the game's oldest major. However, does playing in the Scottish Open serve as the perfect prelude to the Open? We take a look at those Champion Golfers who did compete at the Scottish Open - and those who did not. read more ...

For decades, the Scottish Open has typically enjoyed a prime spot on the schedule in July, immediately preceding the Open Championship, but a winner following that moment up with a strong week in the Open has been rare. We take a look at each of the previous Scottish Open champions and describe how they then performed at the biggest championship of them all. read more ...

From Haggs Castle to St Andrews, Royal Aberdeen and Gullane, the chosen venues for the Scottish Open have been diverse, but typically of an extremely high quality, as you would expect from the Home of Golf. Taking a closer look at each of the 11 hosts, we direct you towards some truly unforgettable experiences in Scotland. read more ...

It's the venues that have continually made the Scottish Open an indelible part of the European Tour calender, despite the event's various incarnations. We take a closer look at each of them, including the unique Golfshake reviews. read more ...

This year's Scottish Open has drawn an impressive field at The Renaissance Club in East Lothian, but who is going to be successful in this Rolex Series event? Golfshake's Kieran Clark looks beyond the marquee names, picking out five players that could have a memorable week. read more ...

Encouraging sustainability and taking steps to minimise impact on the environment, the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open and Scottish Water have joined forces to reduce single-use plastic consumption at the event by 80%, aiming to make the showpiece from North Berwick's Renaissance Club an innovative and groundbreaking experience for all. read more ...

Want to content in the Open Championship or Ricoh Women's British Open? The key seems to be playing in the equivalent Scottish Open a week previously on a links course, which has cited by several players as vital to their preparation. read more ...

This week's Scottish Open venue Dundonald Links is set to be widely showcased the world, and it will be the first time seeing the course for many people. Take a look around all 18 holes of the layout that will challenge the likes of Rory McIlroy, Henrik Stenson and Rickie Fowler. read more ...