Scottie Scheffler's historic PGA Tour streak ends in crazy fashion
scottie Scheffler saw his streak of 18 consecutive top-10s on the PGA Tour come to an end with a T-12 at the Genesis Invitational at Riviera, a result that matters because it represents the longest run of its kind since the tour began keeping official stats in 1983.
Scottie’s late rally nearly extended the record
The World No. 1 looked in real danger early in the week when he was four over through 26 holes and in danger of missing the 36-hole cut. He rallied to stick around for the weekend, then mounted a furious back-nine charge on Sunday, posting a back-nine 31 and a final-round 65 that moved him back toward the top 10. A late birdie on the par-5 15th highlighted the comeback effort.
How the Riviera leaderboard shifted
Most of the headline drama on Sunday took place elsewhere on the Riviera leaderboard. Jacob Bridgeman began the day with a six-shot lead that grew to seven at one point before the 26-year-old hung on for a one-shot victory. Meanwhile, other challengers staged dramatic finishes that altered Scheffler’s standing.
Key moments that ended the streak
- Tommy Fleetwood vaulted past Scheffler when he eagled the 15th with a hole-out from 173 yards.
- Cameron Young birdied his final three holes to move up the leaderboard and jump ahead of Scheffler.
- Those moves combined to drop Scheffler into a T-12, ending his remarkable run at 18 consecutive top-10s.
Context: how historic was the run?
The 18 consecutive top-10s is the longest streak of its kind since the tour began tracking official stats in 1983. For comparison, Tiger Woods never managed more than 11 consecutive top-10s in the same statistical era, underscoring how exceptional Scheffler’s run was before it concluded.
What Scheffler said and what it suggests
Scheffler emphasized that he never contemplates quitting during an event and that competing is what he loves to do. He noted that playing early helped—earlier rounds offered fresher greens and less wind, which he tried to take advantage of. He described his play over the weekend as solid overall, framing the T-12 at a signature event as a respectable result even with the streak ending.
Outlook after Riviera
The end of the streak marks a statistical milestone closing rather than a collapse; a T-12 at a high-profile event remains a strong finish for a top player. The dramatic late swings at Riviera — an eagle hole-out from 173 yards and a three-hole birdie run that reshuffled the top of the leaderboard — show how quickly finishes can change in this setting. Recent updates indicate these details are the decisive events from the tournament; other particulars are unclear in the provided context.
