Scheffler's Streak Snapped
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler Misses Scottish Open Cut, Ends 78-Event Streak
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Scottie Scheffler's previous missed cut before this week was the 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship, ending a 78-event run of made cuts dating back to 2020 and marking a rare lapse for the World No. 1.
In the Genesis Scottish Open, Scheffler opened with a 68 (2-under) and followed with a 72, leaving him even through two rounds and just outside the projected two-under cut.
Stats from the two rounds show a struggle with accuracy: Scheffler hit 11 of 26 fairways and 23 of 26 greens, underscoring limited opportunities on the course.
Matt Fitzpatrick now holds the longest active PGA Tour cut streak with 28 consecutive made cuts, passing Scheffler’s historic run.
As he heads to The Open at Royal Birkdale, Scheffler indicated he would figure out how to get down to Birkdale and approach the major with focus on defending his title.
Scottie Scheffler missed the cut at the Genesis Scottish Open on Friday, snapping a 78-event streak of made cuts that stretched back nearly four years. France 24 reported the streak lasted 1,428 days, making it one of the longest runs in modern PGA Tour history.
The World No. 1 opened with a two-under 68 on Thursday but stumbled to a two-over 72 in round two, leaving him at even par — just short of the projected two-under cut line. The miss marks a rare lapse for a player who had not finished outside the top 25 since the 2024 BMW Championship.
How Scheffler's Historic Streak Finally Came to an End
Scheffler's last missed cut before this week came at the 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship. From that point on, he made the weekend in 78 straight events — a run that defined his rise to the top of world golf. According to News9, the streak was the fifth-longest in PGA Tour history.
The final two holes proved costly. Saratogian reported that Scheffler missed two key putts in the last three holes, including a six-footer for par on his final hole. That miss sealed his fate and ended one of the sport's most impressive consistency streaks.
Accuracy Struggles Proved Costly on the Course
The numbers tell a clear story. Over two rounds, Scheffler hit just 11 of 26 fairways and 23 of 26 greens. Missing fairways at a links course limits birdie chances and creates difficult recovery shots. Scheffler himself admitted he was not hitting the ball close enough to make birdies.
The Scottish Open course at The Renaissance Club presented day-to-day challenges that Scheffler could not fully solve. His round-two struggles came despite solid iron play — his putting and positioning simply did not hold up under the pressure of a tough links layout.
Matt Fitzpatrick Now Holds the Longest Active Streak
With Scheffler's streak over, Matt Fitzpatrick now holds the longest active cut streak on the PGA Tour at 28 consecutive made cuts. That number pales against Scheffler's 78, but Fitzpatrick's run is now the benchmark going forward. The all-time PGA Tour record belongs to Tiger Woods, whose streak reached 142 consecutive made cuts.
Scheffler's streak had become a symbol of his dominance since 2022. Missing the cut does not change his status as the world's best player, but it does close a remarkable chapter. No active player on Tour had come close to matching his run during its peak.
Scheffler Refocuses on Defending His Open Championship Title
Despite the setback, Scheffler did not dwell on the missed cut. He said he would "figure out how to get down to Birkdale" and shift his attention fully to The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, which begins next week. He is the defending champion and one of the clear favorites to win a second Claret Jug.
Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy led the Scottish Open field heading into the weekend, according to France 24. McIlroy fired a 66 and shared the top spot with Jordan Smith and Tom McKibbin. For Scheffler, the week is already behind him — Royal Birkdale is what matters now.
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