Adam Scott will make history Thursday at the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, becoming just the second player ever to appear in 100 consecutive major championships, joining Jack Nicklaus.
Nicklaus holds the all-time record with 146 straight major starts between the 1962 Masters and the 1998 U.S. Open. Not even Tiger Woods managed the feat. His best streak was 46 in a row, from the 1997 Masters through the 2008 U.S. Open, before a broken leg ended his run.
Scott’s streak began at the 2001 Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St Annes. He made his major debut at The Open in 2000, then missed the next three majors before embarking on his consecutive run. The streak nearly ended early. Scott broke a bone in his hand before the 2008 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines but played through it, grouped with Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson in the opening two rounds, and tied for 26th.
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At his press conference Tuesday at Shinnecock, Scott acknowledged the milestone had started to sink in. “I found it difficult at first reflecting on something while I’m still playing,” he said. “I think I’ve never really been one to dwell on milestones. However, it’s resonated a little bit more with me the last few days. I’m so appreciative of everyone recognizing this.”
Scott took a photo with Nicklaus at the Memorial Tournament earlier this month. “He’s the other guy who made it to a hundred in a row,” Scott said. “He, in fact, made it way past that, and I can’t even think about playing another 11 or 12 years straight of these.”
Nicklaus praised Scott at the Memorial. “I think to be prepared and be able to play and stay healthy is quite an achievement,” Nicklaus said. “Adam has kept himself in shape. He plays well. He’s got a few more years in him.”
Jordan Spieth, who will make his 52nd consecutive major start at Shinnecock, put the achievement in perspective. “It’s not only playing at a high level, it’s taking care of yourself the right way,” Spieth said. “Almost every single person that you think of that could have reached a hundred missed it because of injury.”
Other notable streaks include Tom Watson’s 87 in a row, Sergio Garcia’s 86, Davis Love III’s 70, Vijay Singh’s 67, Nick Faldo’s 65, and Phil Mickelson’s 61.
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Scott has made the cut in 74 of his 100 major starts. His only major title came at the 2013 Masters. “Obviously, I need to keep going because there are still things I want to achieve in the game,” he said.
