Reed, 23, has won twice this year including a stunning success in the WGC-Cadillac Championship which has put the Texan in contention for Ryder Cup team selection.
The world number 25, whose wife is expecting the couple’s first child in coming weeks, has competed in Scotland in the 2011 Alfred Dunhill Links championship.
“I went to the European Tour Q-School that year and got through to the finals and I was given an invitation into the Dunhill Links and I just loved it,” he said. “It was the first time I ever played links golf.
“I loved the whole experience and can’t wait to get back to Scotland and links golf.
“It’s why I’m considering doing what Phil Mickelson has been doing and play the Scottish, but at this stage it will all depend on the baby and whether she will be able to travel with us.”
Fowler has a huge drawing power and the 23-year-old said: “Yes, I’m considering playing the Scottish Open but nothing definite at this stage.
“Apart from playing the Open last year, I’ve only played in Scotland the once and that was Glasgow Gailes in 2007 on our way to Royal County Down for the Walker Cup. Whether or not I do play the Scottish I am going over early ahead of the Open just to play some links courses as that is something I have always wanted to do. I like what Phil did last year as it helps getting into a rhythm.”