Who is playing in the 2023 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship? Field, top players, and predictions

Bob MacIntyre, the local hero, and Tommy Fleetwood, who sealed Europe’s winning point in Rome, will be playing in the 22nd year of the Scotland-based event. The tournament will see 168 professional golfers play a standard four-round strokeplay championship and a team tournament alongside a field of 168 amateur golfers, including many celebrities. The event is played across three of the best golf courses in Scotland, namely The Old Course at St Andrews, Carnoustie’s Championship, and Kingsbarns. Every player will have a round at each of the three courses, with the cut made after Saturday’s third round rather than the regular chop at the end of Friday’s second round. Those who make the cut will play at The Old Course again on Sunday to see who will claim the individual and team titles.

Matt Fitzpatrick ranked No. 8 in the world, is the highest-ranked player in the field. He finally collected his first point and first victory at the third attempt at Marco Simone.

Besides Ryder Cup players, vice-captains Nicolas Colsaerts and Thomas Bjorn will also participate in the Scotland-based tournament straight from Italy. Yannik Paul and Adrian Meronk, who came agonizingly close to playing in Rome, will also be on the field. Former Ryder Cup captain and three-time Major champion Padraig Harrington will also participate in the event.

Ryan Fox, the defending champion and recent BMW PGA Championship winner, will look for another big title. At the same time, Billy Horschel, a seven-time PGA Tour victor, will head across the pond to continue his love affair with the DP World Tour.

2023 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship: Field of players