Alright, so listen up, because what went down at The Renaissance Club this week in North Berwick is absolutely wild. Scottie Scheffler, one of the two best players on the planet, just missed his first PGA Tour cut in a mind-blowing 79 tries. That’s not just any streak, folks; that’s the fifth-longest made cuts streak in the history of the game, ended right here at the 2026 Scottish Open. Talk about a shockwave before next week's Open Championship!
The Scheffler Shocker and McIlroy's Move
You had the two absolute titans of golf, Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, headlining this event, getting their links golf tune-up in Scotland. But man, did their paths diverge hard through the first 36 holes. While McIlroy is sitting pretty, one of three leaders heading into Moving Day, Scheffler completely unraveled, missing that cut. This guy won last year's Open Championship, his first true links golf victory, and now he's staring down a winless drought that’s been hanging around since his first start of 2026 back in the United Kingdom. He’ll be trying to snap that next week at Royal Birkdale, a four-hour trek south from here. You gotta wonder what this early exit means for his mindset.Gotterup's Historic Shot and Sunday Showdown
Meanwhile, Chris Gotterup is out there making noise, defending his Scottish Open title! He’s fresh off his fifth career PGA Tour win at the John Deere Classic, so the man's got momentum. And get this: if he can pull off the back-to-back win here, he’d be the first golfer in tournament history to do it. That’s a massive opportunity, something fans absolutely love to see. He’s not gonna have it easy, though. Matt Fitzpatrick and a whole bevy of other talented challengers are breathing down his neck. Sunday is going to be a battle, kicking off with the conclusion of Round 3 before they dive straight into Round 4 later in the morning. This Scottish Open has seriously become one of the summer's premier events, especially since it gives us a sneak preview of The Open leaderboard. Last year, six of the top twelve finishers here ended up in the top ten at the major the very next week. So, what’s happening at The Renaissance Club right now really does bode well for what's coming next at Royal Birkdale.What's Next on the Links
The drama on the links is far from over, and you can catch all the action on Sunday. Round 3 finishes up early, then Round 4 gets going! PGA Tour Live is running from 2 AM to 3 PM Eastern. If you want some early TV coverage, Golf Channel has you covered from 10 AM to 12 PM Eastern, and then CBS and Paramount+ pick it up for live TV coverage from 12 PM to 3 PM Eastern. You can also stream it on CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports App during that 12-3 PM window, or tune into PGA Tour Radio from 10 AM to 3 PM Eastern. This weekend is setting the stage for next week's major, and after Scheffler's stunning exit, you know everyone's watching to see who takes the Scottish Open crown and carries that momentum to Royal Birkdale. Don't miss it!This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.