The golf world is still buzzing after Scottie Scheffler, the world's top-ranked player, failed to make the cut at the Scottish Open. For the first time in 78 tournaments, Scheffler will be watching the weekend from home. The streak, which began in 2022, was one of the longest in modern golf history.
After opening with a solid 68 on Thursday, Scheffler stumbled to a 72 on Friday, leaving him at even par for the tournament. The cut line settled at two under par, meaning the world No. 1 was on the wrong side of it. The PGA Tour noted that his last missed cut came at the 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship, a staggering 1,428 days ago.
The news sent shockwaves through social media, with fans expressing disbelief and some even questioning whether Scheffler's best days are behind him. “Yeah he might be cooked unfortunately,” one fan wrote. Another added, “Golf has two kinds of players… those who are humble or those who are about to be.” A third comment read, “Been saying it for a while now, he isn’t the best golfer in the world anymore. He’s just another good golfer.”
While some fans compared his streak to Tiger Woods' legendary run, others noted that Scheffler's streak, though impressive, still falls short of Woods' record. “So, a little over half of Tiger’s streak, though still top 5 longest all time,” one user pointed out.
Despite the disappointment, Scheffler's 2026 season has been something of a letdown only by his own impossibly high standards. After winning The American Express by four strokes early in the year, he hasn't added another title. He finished second at the Masters, 14th at the PGA Championship, and fourth at the U.S. Open. For any other golfer, that would be a stellar year. For Scheffler, it's a relative slump.
Since 2022, Scheffler has won 20 PGA Tour events, including two Masters titles, the PGA Championship, and the Open Championship. He won seven events in 2024 and another six in 2025. His consistency has been unmatched, but the Scottish Open served as a reminder that even the best have off weeks.
One thing that hasn't changed is his grip on the world No. 1 ranking. Scheffler has held that spot for 199 consecutive weeks, since March 2022. One missed cut isn't likely to change that, but it does raise questions about his form heading into the final major of the year. Fans will be watching closely to see how he responds.
For those interested in more on Scheffler's recent fashion choices, check out the story about his casual outfit at North Berwick sparking backlash. And for a deeper look at his shoe game, read about how his shoes tell a tale of a lost trophy at the PGA Championship.
