By Adam Scott, the Australian golfer with a remarkable streak of 91 consecutive major appearances since the 2001 Open Championship, faces the possibility of missing this year’s US Open. Despite a strong performance in the qualifying rounds, Scott was defeated in a playoff by fellow Australian Cam Davis at Springfield Country Club in Ohio. This leaves him as the first alternate, putting his attendance at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club in jeopardy.
Scott’s last opportunity to secure a spot in the US Open lies with the Official World Golf Ranking; players in the top 60 as of June 10 will receive an invitation. Currently ranked No. 60, Scott has chosen not to participate in the upcoming Memorial Tournament, which could impact his ranking and his chances of maintaining his major streak.
The US Open qualifiers saw 672 players compete for 44 spots in the field for the tournament scheduled for June 13-16 in North Carolina. Notable qualifiers include PGA Tour veteran Matt Kuchar and 2012 US Open champion Webb Simpson, who earned their places through final qualifying, often referred to as ‘Golf’s Longest Day.’
Kuchar secured his spot with rounds of 70 and 67 at The Bear’s Club in Florida, while Simpson qualified with scores of 67 and 69 at Duke University Golf Club in North Carolina. Other successful qualifiers include LIV Golf members Dean Burmester and David Puig, as well as England’s Aaron Rai and Ireland’s Seamus Power.
