Brooks Koepka is back in the Scottish Open field after a golf reporter resolved entry confusion. Koepka will tee it up at The Renaissance Club despite earlier reports suggesting his withdrawal.

What happened?

The five-time major champion was initially reported to be out of the field by Rob Bolton, but this was later confirmed as a misunderstanding.

Why it matters for Brooks Koepka

Koepka has received a sponsor exemption into the co-sanctioned DP World Tour and PGA Tour event, which begins on Thursday.

He will be hoping to put recent injury concerns behind him after battling an ulnar nerve irritation that first flared during last month's RBC Canadian Open.

The issue ultimately forced him to withdraw before the final round at TPC Toronto.

Following that withdrawal, Koepka revealed scans on his neck showed no structural damage, with doctors tracing the problem to nerve irritation affecting his hand.

What comes next?

The 2026 Genesis Scottish Open will mark Koepka's first appearance at The Renaissance Club and his first start in the tournament since 2015.

Koepka admitted the sensation in his ring and little fingers had affected both his feel and consistency.

He attempted to play through the issue at the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills last month but missed the cut following rounds of 73 and 77.

The event will serve as a valuable opportunity for Koepka to sharpen his links game before heading to Royal Birkdale for The Open.

“I have great memories of playing in Scotland over the years, going way back to that victory in 2013, so it’s cool to be going back to the Genesis Scottish Open this summer," Koepka said.

Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy headline the field in North Berwick.

With the Scottish Open being co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour, a host of LIV Golf players will be in the field too, including Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton.

England's Justin Rose has chosen to bypass the tournament.

Koepka returned to the PGA Tour earlier this season after ending his spell with LIV Golf at the conclusion of the 2025 campaign.

Currently ranked 114th in the world, Koepka has recorded just one top-10 finish this season, finishing tied for ninth at the Cognizant Classic in March.

It remains to be seen whether Koepka will address his latest injury concerns ahead of the Scottish Open, but his commitment to the tournament suggests he is confident of competing both this week in North Berwick and at The Open seven days later.

South Africa's Michael Hollick has also earned a late place in the Scottish Open field after claiming his maiden DP World Tour title at the BMW International Open in Munich.

The 39-year-old rookie finished birdie-eagle to edge compatriot Hennie du Plessis by a single shot and secure his first title on the tour.