- World number one Scottie Scheffler missed the cut at the Scottish Open, ending his remarkable streak of 78 consecutive made cuts, his first in four years.
- Scheffler's early departure came after he failed to convert a six-foot putt for par on his final hole, the par-three ninth, leaving him at level par for the tournament following a two-over round of 72.
- While the missed cut provides Scheffler an opportunity to scout Royal Birkdale , a course new to him, he stated it was “a little different to what I was planning” and not ideal preparation for his upcoming Claret Jug defence.
- Elsewhere in the tournament, Jordan Smith delivered an impressive round of 63, featuring four successive birdies, to reach nine under par, one shot ahead of fellow Englishman Matt Fitzpatrick.
- Matt Fitzpatrick also produced a superb 65, including five successive birdies, to sit at eight under par, while Jon Rahm made a significant recovery with a second-round 65 to make the cut.
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Scottie Scheffler misses cut for first time in four years ahead of Open title defence
