World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler of the United States had made 69 consecutive cuts heading into the tournament. He held a commanding lead over Harry English, who ranks second in that category with 23 consecutive cuts. The gap was also substantial compared to World No. 2 Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland, who sits tied for 12th with nine consecutive cuts made.
However, Scheffler, who started the season strong with a victory at the American Express in his first tournament, has recently faced multiple close calls with the cut line. At the Players Championship, often called the "Fifth Major," Scheffler once again barely survived the cut. While extending his streak to 70 consecutive cuts made, he continues to show signs of inconsistency.
