Scottie Scheffler embracing short memory after rare stumble ahead of Open Championship

World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler missed the cut at the Genesis Scottish Open on July 11, 2026, ending a remarkable streak of 78 consecutive made cuts on the PGA Tour, which was the fifth-longest such streak in tour history. The rare stumble comes just days before The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, where Scheffler is the defending champion. Scheffler is focused on moving forward quickly, believing a short memory will be his greatest asset heading into the final major of the season.