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Scheffler Misses Cut as Smith Fires 63 to Lead

7/11/2026

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Summary

Story summary

World number one Scottie Scheffler missed the cut at the Scottish Open, ending a streak of 78 consecutive cuts.
Jordan Smith posted a seven-under-par 63 to join Rory McIlroy and Tom Kim atop the Scottish Open leaderboard.
Matt Fitzpatrick recorded a 65 with five straight birdies, moving him to world number four.
Jon Rahm shot a second-round 65 to reach two under and secure the cut after a difficult start.

History

Historical Context

Tiger Woods set the PGA Tour record with 142 consecutive cuts from February 1998 until May 13, 2005, surpassing Byron Nelson’s 113-cut mark. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler’s 78-event cut streak ended at the 2024 Scottish Open, echoing how modern elite golfers still face volatility despite historic consistency; by contrast, Jack Nicklaus managed 105 cuts from 1970-1976.

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Story summary

World number one Scottie Scheffler missed the cut at the Scottish Open, ending a streak of 78 consecutive cuts.
Jordan Smith posted a seven-under-par 63 to join Rory McIlroy and Tom Kim atop the Scottish Open leaderboard.
Matt Fitzpatrick recorded a 65 with five straight birdies, moving him to world number four.
Jon Rahm shot a second-round 65 to reach two under and secure the cut after a difficult start.

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