Scottie Scheffler missed the cut at the Genesis Scottish Open on July 10, 2026, ending a 78‑tournament streak that had defined his consistency on the PGA Tour. He posted a 2‑under 68 on Thursday and a 2‑over 72 on Friday, leaving him two shots outside the cut line at the Renaissance Club.
What happened?
Scheffler’s even‑par total of 140 placed him tied for 90th as the afternoon round began. The cut required 138, so he fell short by two strokes. It was his first missed cut since the FedEx St. Jude Championship in August 2022, snapping a run that had lasted nearly four years.
Why it matters for Scheffler
The streak was the longest active cut‑making run on the PGA Tour, dwarfing the next best, Matt Fitzpatrick’s 28 consecutive cuts. Scheffler’s absence from the weekend leaderboard also highlighted a dip in his approach game; he ranked outside the top 120 in strokes‑gained approach for both rounds, losing 1.7 shots in that metric.
How Scheffler assessed his play
“I didn’t really feel like I played that bad,” Scheffler said after the round. He blamed the Renaissance Club’s undulating terrain, noting the “humps and mounds” that limited birdie chances. The numbers back his view – his approach stats fell well below his season average.
What comes next?
Missing the cut gives Scheffler two extra days to fine‑tune his game before defending his Open Championship title at Royal Birkdale next week. He’s already shown resilience, posting eight top‑5 finishes this season, including a playoff loss to Viktor Hovland at the Travelers Championship and another to Matt Fitzpatrick at the RBC Heritage.
Historical context
Tiger Woods holds the PGA Tour record with 142 consecutive cuts, a benchmark Scheffler’s run approached but never threatened. Still, a 78‑tournament streak is rare in modern golf, underscoring how remarkable his consistency had been.
Looking ahead
Scheffler’s focus now shifts to the 154th Open Championship, where he feels more comfortable. “Last year I got frustrated here, but I played well at The Open,” he reflected. The extra preparation time could be the edge he needs to repeat his 2025 triumph.