Xander Schauffele’s Historic Cut Streak Ends at Torrey Pines
Despite a remarkable run of consistency, Xander Schauffele’s streak of 72 consecutive made cuts on the PGA Tour came to an end Friday at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. The San Diego native, playing close to home, missed the cut after a birdie putt on the 18th hole lipped out, ending the fifth-longest streak in PGA Tour history.
Schauffele, known for his level-headed demeanor, took the disappointing result in stride. “It’s going to be nice to have the weekend off,” he joked, adding that he planned to “relax and regroup” with his family. He acknowledged the frustration of missing a cut, but highlighted the positive aspect of doing so near home. “Obviously, I don’t like missing cuts; I think my record proves that. But it’s actually kind of nice, to be honest, if I was going to pick a spot. I get to hang out with my family. If I miss the cut in Charlotte or somewhere, I would just be sitting in a hotel room by myself. I have the comfort of my family here to hang out. You know what, all said and done, it’s probably the best place to miss it.”
The streak, which began after the 2022 Masters Tournament, showcased Schauffele’s ability to consistently contend, even when not at his absolute best. This week’s struggles were particularly surprising given his familiarity with Torrey Pines. When asked about his performance, Schauffele pointed to recent adjustments to his driver as a key factor. “Just some driver stuff — driver, shaft, trying to get the combination right,” he explained. “I don’t like switching stuff, and I switched, and then when you switch back, things kind of feel weird. You start swinging to fit the club, and if kind of affects like everything down the bag. So, not a great place to do it.”
Schauffele intends to use the weekend to focus on recalibrating his equipment and regaining confidence in his swing. He admitted he’s not a player who typically makes frequent changes, and that despite positive range sessions, he struggled to translate that form to the course. Dialing in his driver and finding a comfortable setup will be his top priority as he looks to begin a new streak.
Meanwhile, Scottie Scheffler continues to extend his own impressive run. The world No. 1 has made the cut in 65 consecutive starts and appears poised to climb the all-time list. He is already challenging Schauffele and Dow Finsterwald’s position at No. 5 with 72 straight made cuts. Looking further ahead, Scheffler has his sights set on the legendary players at the top of the leaderboard: Hale Irwin (86), Jack Nicklaus (105), Byron Nelson (113), and Tiger Woods (142). At his current rate of play – having not finished outside the top 25 since 2024 – analysts estimate Scheffler could surpass Woods’ record if he maintains his consistency through the 2030 season, playing approximately 20 tournaments per year.
