Justin Rose is absent from the 2026 Genesis Scottish Open field, ending a five-year run of appearances at the co-sanctioned event. Tournament organisers confirmed the 45-year-old Englishman’s omission when the full entry list was released on June 30, with the tournament set for July 9-12 at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland.

Rose’s absence stands out because of his sustained commitment to the event and his status as a former winner. The Genesis Scottish Open, a Rolex Series event co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour and PGA Tour, serves as the primary links tune-up before The Open Championship. This year The Open runs July 16-19 at Royal Birkdale in Southport, England, and Rose is already exempt into that field, meaning his absence from North Berwick is a preparation choice rather than a qualification issue.

His recent results at the Scottish Open had been modest. According to PGA Tour records, Rose missed the cut in 2023 and 2024, posting rounds of 69 and 72 in 2024; he returned in 2025 and made the cut.

The Scottish Open field remains strong without him. World number one Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and defending champion Chris Gotterup all feature, along with major winners Xander Schauffele, Brooks Koepka, Wyndham Clark, Matt Fitzpatrick and Shane Lowry. As previously confirmed, Aaron Rai and Koepka are among those bolstering the draw at The Renaissance Club.

Beyond the quality of the field, the event carries added significance because three Open Championship spots are available to the highest finishers not already qualified for Royal Birkdale. That gives the week extra competitive weight for players still seeking a path into The Open.

For Rose, the focus now shifts directly to Royal Birkdale, where he last played The Open in 2017. He will arrive without the competitive links preparation the Scottish Open has provided him in recent years, a departure from his established routine heading into the final major of the season.

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