Xander Schauffele’s Farmers Cut Miss Ends Historic PGA Tour Streak
Xander Schauffele’s remarkable streak of consecutive cuts made on the PGA Tour has come to an unexpected end. At the Farmers Insurance Open, he missed the cut, marking the end of a 72-event streak.
Xander Schauffele’s Historic Streak Ends
Schauffele last missed a cut during the prestigious 2022 Masters Tournament. This streak is now tied for the fifth longest in PGA Tour history.
Details of the Farmers Insurance Open
- Date: February 2023
- Location: Farmers Insurance Open
- Final Round Score: 3-under 69
- Opening Round Score: 1-over 73
To maintain his streak, Schauffele needed to birdie the final hole, a par-5 ninth on the North Course. However, he was unable to do so and made par, ultimately missing the cut by just one stroke.
Factors Behind the Missed Cut
After the round, Schauffele cited equipment adjustments as a key issue. He stated, “I had some last-minute tweaks to my equipment that affected my performance.”
The 32-year-old San Diego native mentioned problems with his driver and shaft combination. He expressed regret about not fine-tuning these issues during the offseason, leading to challenges during the tournament.
PGA Tour Streaks: A Comparison
This missed cut puts Schauffele’s achievement in perspective against other notable streaks:
| Player | Consecutive Cuts Made |
|---|---|
| Tiger Woods | 142 |
| Byron Nelson | 113 |
| Jack Nicklaus | 105 |
| Hale Irwin | 86 |
| Xander Schauffele | 72 |
| Dow Finsterwald | 72 |
| Scottie Scheffler (active) | 65 |
Despite this setback, Schauffele is set to compete in the upcoming WM Phoenix Open. He aims to bounce back and continue his strong performances on the PGA Tour.
