By Adam Scott, the Australian golfer renowned for his consistent presence in major tournaments, is facing the possibility of not participating in this year’s US Open. His impressive streak of 91 consecutive major appearances since the 2001 Open Championship is under threat after losing in a playoff to Cam Davis during the qualifying rounds at Springfield Country Club in Ohio.
Despite delivering solid rounds of 67 and 69, Scott fell short and is now positioned as the first alternate, which puts his participation at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club in North Carolina at risk. However, Scott still has a chance to secure an exemption if he remains within the top 60 of the Official World Golf Ranking by June 10.
Currently ranked at No. 60, Scott has opted out of competing 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 vying for 44 spots in the field for the tournament, scheduled for June 13-16. 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 clinched 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.
As for Scott, the golf community awaits to see if he will make it into the top 60 of the Official World Golf Ranking by the cutoff date, thereby preserving his impressive streak of major appearances.
