Adam Scott Secures Spot in 2024 U.S. Open, Extending Streak to 92 Consecutive Major Championships
In the span of 23 years, former Masters champion Adam Scott has only twice had to scramble for a last-minute entry to a major tournament. Despite both occasions being at U.S. Open final qualifying, the circumstances differed significantly. In 2018, Scott had dropped out of the top 60 in the Official World Golf Ranking, necessitating…
In the span of 23 years, former Masters champion Adam Scott has only twice had to scramble for a last-minute entry to a major tournament. Despite both occasions being at U.S. Open final qualifying, the circumstances differed significantly.
In 2018, Scott had dropped out of the top 60 in the Official World Golf Ranking, necessitating his participation in the 36-hole qualifying at the Columbus, Ohio sectional, right after the Memorial Tournament. Walking alongside dozens of fans at Brookside and The Lakes courses, the former World No.1 successfully clinched a spot in the 2018 U.S. Open at Shinnecock, extending his streak to 68 consecutive majors.
Six years later, Scott faced uncertainty after losing a sudden-death playoff to fellow Australian Cam Davis during U.S. Open qualifying. Davis claimed the final spot at the Springfield, Ohio site after three extra holes. Scott, who wasn’t playing in the Memorial Tournament and couldn’t improve his ranking, was left to wait and see if he could still qualify via the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) by the June 10 deadline or hope for a USGA selection as the first alternate from Springfield.
Ranked World No. 61, Scott narrowly secured his place at Pinehurst when the USGA considered removing the late Grayson Murray from its ranking criteria, potentially affecting qualification via the top 60 category.
This means the 43-year-old Scott will tee up in his 92nd consecutive major, the longest active streak in golf, having played every major since the 2001 Open at Royal Lytham. After attending a meeting between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund in New York, Scott headed to North Carolina to prepare for the U.S. Open, already completing two practice rounds at Pinehurst No. 2.
According to Bob Harig of Sports Illustrated, only 18 golfers in history have played in 100 or more major championships. Jack Nicklaus holds the record with 146 consecutive appearances, while no other player has reached 100 straight majors.
Scott is also set for his 93rd consecutive major at the Open Championship next month, having qualified through the Open Qualifying Series at the 2023 Australian Open, and his 94th at the 2025 Masters as a past champion. As for his 95th major, Scott will tackle that challenge when the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow comes around.
