​Scottie Scheffler’s showing at the Scottish Open was jarring. The world number one missed his first cut since August 2022, finishing Friday with a two-over-par 72 that left him two shots outside the cut line. Scheffler has long struggled at this event, and this result marks a troubling new low in what has otherwise been a year of underwhelming performances by his high standards.
Before this week, Scheffler held the longest active made-cut streak on the PGA Tour, extending to 78 consecutive events. While it falls well short of Tiger Woods’ all-time mark of 142, it still stands as a remarkable achievement and positions him fifth on the all-time list for consecutive made cuts. The new holder of the active streak has some distance to go to catch Scheffler’s tally, underscoring just how durable Scheffler has been over the years.
In a surprising turn, Matt Fitzpatrick has now claimed the record for the most consecutive made cuts on the PGA Tour, reaching 28. Fitzpatrick has not been at his best this season, but his steady week-to-week form has allowed him to maintain this landmark streak. His last miss came at the 2025 Zurich Classic, an event he played alongside his brother, Alex. This year, the Fitzpatricks’ resilience paid off with a victory that secured Alex’s PGA Tour card, further mitigating the earlier letdown.
Looking at the broader landscape, Fitzpatrick has a compelling case as one of the standout performers of 2026. He has already claimed three PGA Tour titles and climbed to number four in the Official World Golf Rankings. He appears well-positioned to notch another victory during the ongoing Scottish Open, potentially strengthening his momentum ahead of The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. A Friday 65 brought him within a shot of the lead group, which was headlined by world number two Rory McIlroy. Fitzpatrick is arguably enjoying the best golf of his life right now, delivering consistent results week after week and maintaining a high level of play.
The narrative around records in the majors and on the PGA Tour has been particularly dramatic this season. Fitzpatrick’s ascent to the top of the consecutive-cuts chart comes partly as a consequence of Scheffler’s misstep this week. The Scot was not the lone player to stumble; early in the year, Xander Schauffele also lost a remarkable streak when he missed the cut at Torrey Pines during the Farmers Insurance Open, ending his run at 72 made cuts on the PGA Tour. Schauffele’s streak had been among the sport’s most impressive, ranking fifth all-time before Scheffler overtook him in Scotland. The sequence of misses has created a shifting landscape at the top of the all-time lists for consecutive cuts, highlighting how quickly fortunes can pivot in professional golf.
The Scottish Open week has thus delivered a mix of drama and contingency for elite players. Scheffler’s early-season form had many observers penciling him in as a favorite for multiple titles, and while a missed cut is a setback, it does not erase the longevity of his streak or his status as one of the game’s premier talents. The week also offered a strong reminder of Fitzpatrick’s resilience and his capacity to translate steady play into records and opportunities, including potential success at The Open.
As anticipation builds for The Open Championship, the dynamic between Scheffler and Fitzpatrick—two of the sport’s most formidable players—will continue to unfold. Scheffler’s misstep at the Scottish Open may serve as a catalyst for renewed focus and adjustment, while Fitzpatrick’s record-breaking streak provides a notable counterpoint—proof that consistency can be a weapon in the pursuit of major glory. The coming rounds will reveal whether Scheffler can rebound quickly or if the Scottish setback signals a larger trend for his season. Either way, the ongoing storyline around consecutive cuts and major contenders remains one of golf’s most compelling narratives this year.