Scottie Scheffler vows to bounce back after missed cut at Scottish Open

Scottie Scheffler insists he’s ready to fight for a second straight Claret Jug after a rare missed cut left him sidelined at the Scottish Open.

What happened at the Scottish Open?

The world No. 1 missed the cut at the Scottish Open last week, ending a four-year streak of making cuts. Scheffler shot 72-71-1-over par-at the Renaissance Club and finished 10 shots behind winner Ross Fisher. It was his first missed cut since 2022 and only his third since joining the PGA Tour in 2020.

Why the miss stings for Scheffler

Scheffler had made 61 consecutive cuts before last week’s stumble. He admitted he felt “a bit lost” after Friday’s round and spent the weekend away from the course, reflecting on his poor play. “I didn’t play well enough to make the weekend,” he told reporters. His friend even drafted a text listing ways to stay busy at the course, but never sent it-leaving Scheffler with idle time he didn’t expect.

How Scheffler is responding ahead of Royal Birkdale

Scheffler arrived at Royal Birkdale on Monday to a mob of fans and a media center at ease. He joked about legacy, apologized for a past “we’re all gonna die” quip, and framed the break as a reset. “I feel at peace,” he said. “Later in the season, you get a little more tired. I think that’s almost probably why I started going off the rails last year in the press conference.”

What’s next for the two-time major winner

Scheffler will defend his Open Championship title this week at Royal Birkdale. He aims to become the first back-to-back winner since Pádraig Harrington in 2007 and 2008. The 30-year-old insists the missed cut was a blip, not a trend. “Going into this tournament, I really do,” he said.