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American Max Homa and Tom Kim of South Korea share a laugh during The Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles in February. Picture: Harry How/Getty Images.

Homa excited to be 'bringing eyeballs to golf' along with likes of Kim

Max Homa enjoyed his Genesis Scottish Open debut last year and is looking forward to being back at The Renaissance Club in July. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Homa becomes fourth world top-10 player to commit to Genesis Scottish Open

Scottie Scheffler speaks in a press conference ahead of his appearance in last year's Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club. Picture: Luke Walker/Getty Images.

Scheffler is latest current major champion to commit to Genesis Scottish Open

Xander Schauffele poses with the Genesis Scottish Open Trophy after his win at The Renaissance Club last summer. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Thomas and Fitzpatrick to join Schauffele in Genesis Scottish Open

Viktor Hovland tees off in the final round of the Hero World Challenge at Albany Golf Course in Nassau, Bahamas. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

Hovland denies Scheffler a return to world No 1 with Bahamas double

Tom Kim talks with his caddie during the first round of the Hero World Challenge at Albany Golf Course in Nassau, Bahamas. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

Tom Kim owes Genesis Scottish Open 'everything' after becoming golf’s new star

Rory McIlroy attracted huge crowds during the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship after also being the centre of attention in the 150th Open at St Andrews earlier in the year. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

No 59s but big crowds, top-class tournaments and worldwide winners

Rory McIlroy celebrates winning the FedEx Cup in his post round press conference after the final round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. Picture: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images.

Rory McIlroy 'softens St Andrews blow a little bit' by landing historic third Fe...

Patrick Cantlay, middle, won the BMW Championship golf tournament at Wilmington Country Club.

Cantlay defends BMW Championship title after hard-fought final round

Xander Schauffele shows off the trophy after winning the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club last month. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Genesis Scottish Open retains spot on PGA Tour schedule and will be back at Rena...

Rory McIlroy and his caddie Harry Diamond walk on the second hole during day one of The 150th Open at St Andrews. Picture: Harry How/Getty Images.

Rory McIlroy off to fantastic start at St Andrews in 'fiddliest' Open test he's ...

Xander Schauffele poses with the Genesis Scottish Open Trophy after his victory at The Renaissance Club in East Lothian. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

How in-form Schauffele won highest-scoring Scottish Open for more than 20 years

Xander Schauffele tees off on the second hole during the third round of the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club in East Lothian. Picture: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images.

Xander Schauffele out in front in Genesis Scottish Open after perfect links golf...

Cameron Smith celebrates after winning the The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass in March. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

Nine out of world's top-10 golfers now in field for Genesis Scottish Open

World No 3 Patrick Cantlay has joined a star-studded cast for next month's Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club in East Lothian. Picture: Michael Reaves/Getty Images.

More big names sign up for Scottish Open in response to LIV Golf launch

Tiger Woods smiles at caddie Joe LaCava as he warms up ahead of a second practice round prior to the 86th Masters. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

Martin Dempster: Why Tiger Woods deserves all the time he needs to make huge Mas...

Phil Mickelson pictured during the PIF Saudi International at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club earlier this month. Picture: Oisin Keniry/Getty Images.

Phil Mickelson's week from hell and Greg Norman on 'egregious bullying' - Scotsm...

Jordan Spieth during a practice round prior to the Sentry Tournament of Champions at Kapalua Golf Club in Hawaii. Picture: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

Jordan Spieth says PGA Tour players will benefit from golf's Saudi 'threat'

Rory McIlroy showed his emotions on the final day of the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in September. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Rory McIlroy: Emotional Ryder Cup was eye-opening experience

Team United States celebrates with the trophy after defeating Team Europe 19-9 during the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup 2021: US dream team clinches record-breaking 19-9 win

Rory McIlroy is consoled by teammate Shane Lowry as Europe crash to defeat in the Ryder Cup. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Ryder Cup 2021: Rory McIlroy breaks down in tears - 'I should have done more'

Dustin Johnson celebrates on the 12th green during Friday afternoon fourballs at Whistling Straits. Picture: Patrick Smith/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup 2021: Europe off to worst start against US since 1975

Patrick Cantlay speaks to the media prior to the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup 2021: Patrick Cantlay insists Americans have 'common goal'

Patrick Reed reacts during the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National in Paris. Picture: Jamie Squire/Getty Images.

'Captain America' Patrick Reed left out of US Ryder Cup team

Bob MacIntyre in action during last month's abrdn Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club. Picture: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images.

Bob MacIntyre: Bigger and better Scottish Open will attract kids into game

Rory McIlroy of Team Ireland lines up a putt in the play-off hole for the bronze medal in Japan. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

No need to jazz up golf format as more stars become Olympic converts

Ireland's Rory McIlroy is three off the lead at the Tokyo Games after he shot 67 in the third round. Picture: AFP via Getty Images

Paul Casey and Rory McIlroy in the mix for Olympic golf medals

Bob MacIntyre plays his shot from the seventh tee during the second round of the 149th Open at Royal St George’s. Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

The Open 2021: Bob MacIntyre makes it seven major cuts in a row

Grant Forrest during the final round of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Mount Juliet on Sunday. Picture: Patrick Bolger/Getty Images.

Scottish Open: Grant Forrest back on track 'physically and mentally'

Xander Schauffele speaks about his abrdn Scottish Open debut at The Renaissance Club in East Lothian. Picture: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images.

No honeymoon but Xander Schauffele hopes Scottish Open debut is marriage made in...

Four-time major winner Rory McIlroy has confirmed he's playing in the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open in a fortnight's time in East Lothian. Picture: Getty Images

Rory McIlroy joins Jon Rahm in world-class field for Scottish Open

Three of the world's current top eight - Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele and Tyrrell Hatton - are set to play in the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club in July. Picture: Getty Images

Collin Morikawa and Xander Schauffele confirmed for Scottish Open in July

Hideki Matsuyama celebrates after receiving the Green Jacket after winning the 85th Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images.

Hideki Matsuyama becomes Japan’s first men’s major winner in 85th Masters

Brooks Koepka poses with the trophy after winning the the Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale. Picture: Christian Petersen/Getty Images.

Brooks Koepka emerges from 'dark places' to return to winning ways

Patrick Reed talking to the press ahead of the Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers at Royal Greens Golf and Country Club in King Abdullah Economic City. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Patrick Reed clears air with Xander Schauffele over rules controversy comments

Patrick Reed with the trophy after winning the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. Picture: Gregory Bull/AP

Patrick Reed overcomes latest rules controversy with victory in California

Dustin Johnson holds the FedEx Cup trophy aloft after winning the Tour Championship at Lake Golf Club in Atlanta on Monday. Picture: John Bazemore/AP

Dustin Johnson finally gets his hands on the FedEx Cup... but it was far from ea...

Twenty-three-year-old Collin Morikawa has made 21 successive cuts on the US circuit. Picture: Getty.

Martin Dempster: Abundance of talent, old and new, shines on golf’s big return

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