Scottie Scheffler missed the cut at the Scottish Open on Friday, shooting a 2-over 72 and finishing two shots outside the cut line. The result ended a remarkable run of 78 consecutive made cuts that stretched to the 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship.
The 2-over 72 left Scheffler even-par 142 for the tournament, two shots shy of the top 65-and-ties cutoff. The miss snapped the longest active streak on the PGA Tour and arrives with the Open Championship at Birkdale less than a week away.
Scottie Scheffler: What happened at the Scottish Open
Scheffler began the second round inside reach of the cut but struggled on a day when the putter failed to cooperate. He carded a 2-over 72 and closed at even-par 142.
Two shots was the margin. He missed a key 6-foot par putt on the par-3 ninth and missed another short par putt on No. 11. A difficult lie and a chip that rolled into a bunker on the par-5 12th led to a bogey that proved costly.
“Got off to a poor start and after that, I didn’t really get it close enough to give myself a bunch of looks,” Scheffler said after the round. “That’s how you shoot over par.”
Streak in perspective
Scheffler’s streak of 78 consecutive made cuts was the longest active run on the PGA Tour. It began at the 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship and demonstrated a level of weekly consistency few players sustain.
For historical context, Tiger Woods holds the men’s record with 142 consecutive cuts made from February 1998 to May 2005. Recent peers have had long runs as well: Xander Schauffele’s 72-match streak ended earlier this year at Torrey Pines. At present, longer active streaks have been rare.
Long streaks can end in ordinary ways. A few missed putts, a bad bounce or one off day can break them. Friday combined those elements for Scheffler.
Implications for The Open at Birkdale
With the Open Championship at Birkdale looming, Scheffler faces a quick reset. He has not previously played the links course at Birkdale, which puts more emphasis on his short-game preparation this week.
Missing the cut does not stop him from competing at The Open. He remains eligible and will travel to Birkdale to set up practice and pre-tournament work.
But the miss changes the immediate narrative. Instead of arriving with the rhythm of competitive rounds behind him, Scheffler will need to rely on focused practice sessions to tune his putting and adjust to firm, wind-swept links conditions.
His team indicated plans to prioritize targeted short-game work and time on firm turf to simulate Birkdale conditions. That approach is common after a missed cut: fewer competitive holes played can translate to more deliberate practice time on specific weaknesses.
By the numbers
- 78 — consecutive made cuts by Scottie Scheffler, ended at the Scottish Open.
- 2-over 72 — Scheffler’s second-round score on Friday.
- Even-par 142 — Scheffler’s total for the tournament, two shots outside the cut.
- Top 65 and ties — the cut rule used at the Scottish Open that determined who advanced.
- 142 — Tiger Woods’ record consecutive cuts made (1998–2005) for historical context.
What happens next
Scheffler will travel to Birkdale to prepare for the Open Championship. The quick turnaround means practice and course time will replace competitive holes this week.
Observers will watch his short game closely. Putting was the main issue at the Scottish Open. If he can restore feel on the greens, he remains a contender on any week.
Coaches and caddies often treat a missed cut as a reset. For Scheffler that likely means extra putting drills and time on firm, seaside turf to mimic Birkdale.
Source and next steps
This report is based on coverage by Fox News, with contributing reporting from The Associated Press. Watch for updates to player practice reports and final travel plans as the Open field arrives at Birkdale.
Frequently asked
What happened with Scottie Scheffler?
Scheffler shot a 2-over 72 in the second round of the Scottish Open and finished even-par 142, two shots outside the top 65-and-ties cut. A few missed short putts and a costly chip-and-bunker sequence contributed to the outcome.
Why does Scottie Scheffler matter?
Scheffler has been one of golf’s most consistently high-performing players in recent seasons. His 78-match run of made cuts underlined that consistency and made the streak one of the storylines of the season.
What happens next?
Scheffler will head to Birkdale to prepare for the Open Championship. Missing the Scottish Open cut shortens his competitive tune-up, but he remains eligible and will focus on course work and practice ahead of next week.
Source: Fox News – Latest Headlines. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
