Scott’s insane record in danger after all-Aussie playoff

by Admin
June 4, 2024

Australian golfing great Adam Scott‘s incredible streak at majors is in danger of ending following a nail-biting qualification playoff against a countryman.

Scott is on the brink of missing next week’s US Open, which would be the first major tournament he’s not played in since before the 2001 US Open.

He holds the record longest streak of golf majors contested, currently sitting at 91 straight. His active streak is more than double that of the next current player, Jordan Spieth (44).

But his chances of playing a 92nd took a hit when he failed to nab one of the four spots up for grabs at the qualifying tournament in Ohio on Tuesday.

A field of 64 players teed it up in Springfield and the top four earned spots in the US Open.

Zac Blair finished first over the 36-hole qualifying round – colloquially dubbed the longest day in golf – while Beau Hossler and Carson Schaake tied for second to also earn a spot in next week’s major.

Adam Scott’s insane majors streak may have been ended by fellow Aussie Cam Davis. Getty

But Scott and fellow Aussie hopeful Cam Davis finished tied for fourth, forcing an awkward playoff between the pair for the remaining selection.

Davis gave his fellow Australian a chance by making bogey on the final hole in the Ohio qualifier, sending them to a playoff for the fourth and final spot.

Scott chipped in for birdie and Davis matched him with an 18-foot birdie putt. Both made par on the next hole, and then Davis hit his approach to two feet and Scott couldn’t match the birdie on the third playoff hole.

Davis – world No.66 – earned his spot in the US Open field but Scott must now rely on the USGA selecting him as an exemption pick.

Scott’s world ranking of 60 is right on the cut line for automatic qualification, but he is expected to slip due to sitting out this week’s Memorial Tournament.

Given his standing in the game – being a PGA Tour policy board member and the 2013 Masters winner – it’s likely the USGA will give the 43-year-old an exemption to play his 92nd straight major.

When told about potentially ending Scott’s streak, Davis only replied, “damn… that shows how good a player he is”.

For Davis, the 29-year-old was exhausted after taking 39 holes to earn his selection.

“My legs are really sore right now, that was a really long day,” Davis told CBS after the playoff.

“Everything gets a little tougher once you hit the 36-hole mark, for sure. But I played some really good golf today.”

Davis finished tied for 12th at this year’s Masters but is hopeful of finishing higher up the leaderboard next week.

“It’s nice to see the game trending in a good direction again,” he said.

“This golf was good – I was spraying it a little bit (but) you can get away with it here. When you get to the US Open you need to tighten it up a little bit.”