Scheffler Misses Cut, Ends 78-Event Streak

Scottie Scheffler Ends Four-Year PGA Tour Cut Streak at Genesis Scottish Open

Scottie Scheffler, the world’s No. 1 golfer, failed to make the cut at the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open, ending his streak of 78 consecutive cuts made on the PGA Tour—a run spanning four years and ranking fifth all-time. After two rounds, Scheffler stood at even-par, short of the expected 2-under cut line at The Renaissance Club, marking his first missed cut since August 2022 at the FedEx St. Jude Championship.

Scheffler’s streak was the longest active on the PGA Tour by a wide margin, surpassing Matt Fitzpatrick’s 27 consecutive cuts, who now holds the longest active streak at 28. Despite a solid opening round of 2-under-par 68, Scheffler struggled in the second round with a 2-over 72, including four bogeys and only 11 fairways hit out of 26, finishing two shots outside the cut.

With this miss, Scheffler also ended a run of 37 consecutive top-25 finishes this season and will enter next week’s Open Championship—where he is the defending champion—without the momentum of weekend play at the Scottish Open.

Key Points

Scheffler's Streak and Performance Breakdown

Scottie Scheffler had maintained a remarkable level of consistency, making the cut in 78 consecutive PGA Tour events—spanning 1,428 days. This streak began after his last missed cut at the 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship when he shot 1-under par, just missing the cut line. Since then, Scheffler has been a model of steady performance, frequently finishing inside the top 25 and appearing in contention across numerous tournaments through 2023 and into 2024.

At the Genesis Scottish Open, Scheffler began well with a 2-under-par 68 on Thursday, recording four birdies and two bogeys. However, Friday’s round was less successful, marred by four bogeys offset only by two eagles and missing many key fairways and greens in regulation. This performance left him at even par after 36 holes, two shots shy of the cut.

Scheffler himself acknowledged the challenges on Friday, citing difficulties adjusting to the golf course and not hitting shots close enough to the hole to generate ample birdie opportunities. He suggested jet lag, new playing conditions, and the golf course's nuances may have impacted his game.

Implications of the Missed Cut

Missing the cut at the Scottish Open ends Scheffler’s streak and results in his first finish outside the top 25 in a PGA Tour event since the 2024 BMW Championship. This interruption comes just one week before he defends his Open Championship title at Royal Birkdale—a significant major tournament where Scheffler was expected to continue his strong form.

With Scheffler’s streak ended, Matt Fitzpatrick now holds the longest active streak of cuts made on the PGA Tour with 28 consecutive events. Scheffler’s 78 consecutive cuts remain one of the longest runs in the sport's history, ranking behind Tiger Woods (142), Byron Nelson (113), Jack Nicklaus (105), and Hale Irwin (86).

Scottish Open Leaderboard and Other Highlights

While Scheffler’s streak ended, Rory McIlroy shared the lead after two rounds at the Scottish Open at nine under par, alongside Jordan Smith and Tom Kim. McIlroy fired a strong 4-under 66 Friday, displaying confidence on the greens. Other close contenders included Matt Fitzpatrick and Min Woo Lee, who were one shot off the lead.

Additionally, in other golf news during the same weekend, Australia’s Cameron Percy took the lead at the Kaulig Companies Championship on the PGA Tour Champions, and England’s Lottie Woad led the Evian Championship after a stellar 7-under 64 in the second round.

Looking Ahead

Scottie Scheffler will use the unexpected early finish at the Scottish Open to arrive early at Royal Birkdale and prepare for the Open Championship, the final major of the season. Despite the disappointment of missing the cut and the end of an impressive streak, Scheffler expressed pride in his long-term consistency and readiness to defend his major title in the weeks ahead.