SCOTLAND’S top golfing event will return to The Renaissance Club for the fourth consecutive year.

The European Tour and PGA Tour announced today (Tuesday) that the Genesis Scottish Open would once again be played in the county next year.

The 2022 event will take place from July 7 to 10, ahead of The 150th Open Championship, which is being played at St Andrews the following week.

Founded in 2008, The Renaissance Club is one of the newest additions to the world-famous Scotland’s Golf Coast.

Jerry Sarvadi, The Renaissance Club CEO, was already counting down to the tournament.

He said: “The Renaissance Club is extremely excited to continue its ongoing relationship with the European Tour and delighted to commence a relationship with the PGA Tour by hosting the 2022 Genesis Scottish Open.

"The first co-sanctioned European Tour and PGA Tour event is truly historic, in the expansion around the world of the professional game of golf.

“We are expecting a world-class field next July, one week prior to the 150th Open Championship at the Old Course in St Andrews.

“The ongoing venue discussions with the European Tour about hosting future tournaments will allow The Renaissance Club to continue its course improvement projects being incorporated by the club’s architect Tom Doak and player consultant Pádraig Harrington.

“These efforts are an integral part of the club’s desire to bring world-class fields to the Genesis Scottish Open for years to come in the future.”

A play-off has been needed to decide the winner at the event each of the three years it has been played at The Renaissance Club.

Bernd Wiesberger defeated Benjamin Hebert in 2019 before Aaron Rai held off fellow Englishman Tommy Fleetwood in 2020, with the event pushed back to October because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Min Woo Lee won this year’s event after a play-off with Thomas Detry and Matt Fitzpatrick.

The return to The Renaissance Club also marks the fifth year in a row that the competition has been held in East Lothian, as Gullane Golf Club welcomed golfers in 2018.

Councillor John McMillan, East Lothian Council’s spokesman for economic development and tourism, said: “It’s looking set to be another wonderful summer of golf in East Lothian in 2022, with this announcement following the news that the AIG Women’s Open will be played at Muirfield.

"I’m delighted that the Genesis Scottish Open is returning to The Renaissance Club.

"This year’s tournament showcased Renaissance and East Lothian to a global TV audience and having this prestigious event returning for the fourth consecutive year will be a real boost once again for Scotland’s Golf Coast.

"As we progress out of the pandemic, I would hope it will have even greater economic benefit next year with increased spectator numbers.”

Keith Pelley, the European Tour's chief executive, said: "The Renaissance Club is a magnificent venue for a Rolex Series event, situated in a simply stunning part of the world.

“It has been a terrific home for the Genesis Scottish Open since 2019, during which time we have been impressed by the commitment of Jerry Sarvadi and his team in providing a first-class experience for some of the world’s best golfers from the moment they arrive on site.

"We are therefore delighted to be returning to The Renaissance Club in 2022 – when the event is co-sanctioned with the PGA Tour for the first time as part of our Strategic Alliance – whilst also continuing discussions about extending our stay beyond that.

“With three Major championships being hosted in Scotland, including the 150th anniversary of The Open at St Andrews taking place the following week, the focus of the world will be on the country next summer.

“Alongside new title sponsor Genesis, Rolex and everyone at The Renaissance Club, we are grateful to VisitScotland for their long-term support and vision for the Genesis Scottish Open."

A limited number of launch price tickets will go on sale on Thursday, with those who have pre-registered their interest for the Genesis Scottish Open getting an exclusive window with first access to purchase tickets.

Visit ET.GOLF/ScotlandNews to pre-register.