Scottie Scheffler's incredible streak of 67 consecutive cuts made on the PGA Tour was hanging by a thread at the 2026 Genesis Invitational—and it’s a moment that has golf fans on the edge of their seats. But here's where it gets controversial: Is this the beginning of the end for Scheffler's dominance, or just a minor hiccup in an otherwise stellar career? Let’s dive in.
Scheffler entered the tournament as the world’s No. 1 golfer, boasting the longest active streak of cuts made since August 2022. Yet, his performance at Riviera Country Club on Friday had everyone holding their breath. After a shaky start in the weather-suspended first round, where he was +5 through the first 10 holes, Scheffler rallied on Friday morning to finish with a 74. His second round was a solid 68, bringing him to even par and tying him for 41st place. And this is the part most people miss: With the projected cut line set at even par—allowing the top 50 golfers and ties to advance—Scheffler’s fate wasn’t in his hands. He had to wait in the clubhouse, hoping the remaining players wouldn’t surpass him.
This isn’t the first time Scheffler has flirted with disaster this season. Earlier this month at the WM Phoenix Open, he narrowly avoided missing the cut after a poor first round. It raises the question: Is the pressure of maintaining such a streak starting to weigh on him? Or is this simply a testament to the fierce competition on the PGA Tour?
The cut line at the 2026 Genesis Invitational is straightforward: the top 50 golfers (and ties) make it to the weekend. With Scheffler tied for 41st and over 40 players still on the course when he finished, there was plenty of room for the leaderboard to shift. Meanwhile, Harris English, with his second-longest active streak of 21 consecutive cuts, comfortably made it to the weekend at -1 after a 68 in the second round.
Speaking of streaks, Tiger Woods holds the PGA record for consecutive cuts made—an astonishing 142 from 1998 to 2005. Scheffler’s 67 is impressive, but it’s a reminder of just how difficult it is to maintain such consistency at the highest level of golf.
As for who missed the cut, several big names were in danger as of February 20. Lucas Glover, Justin Rose, Jason Day, and Keegan Bradley were all sitting above the cut line, leaving fans to wonder if this tournament would see some surprising early exits.
Here’s the burning question: Is Scottie Scheffler’s streak a testament to his skill, or is it a reminder that even the best can falter? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—do you think Scheffler will bounce back, or is this the start of a new chapter in his career?
