Adam Scott is on course to write his own name in the golf history books after a superb performance saw him clinch fifth place at the Australian Open.
Scott produced some fine golf for the home crowd but didn’t quite have enough in the tank to reel in eventual winner, Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen, who won out on 15-under ahead of Cam Smith.
Nevertheless, it was another solid display from the seemingly timeless Scott, who continues to defy his years and churn out impressive performances every year.
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So much so, that he has now secured a spot in next year’s Open Championship and with it, a chance at his own history.
Adam Scott could join exclusive major championship club in 2026
With Scott having secured his spot in The Open, it now means he is qualified for two of the four in 2026.
Given he won the Masters previously, he will already be at Augusta and that will make it 98 majors in a row for the Australian.
That means that by the time The Open rolls around in July, Scott will make it to 101 consecutive appearances, provided he has done enough to get into both the PGA Championships and the US Open.
Doing so will put Scott in an exclusive club alongside Jack Nicklaus. The Golden Bear holds the all-time record at 146 major appearances in a row, a record that is likely to never be broken.
Should Scott join the centurion club, then he will cement his legacy further on what has already been a phenomenally consistent career.
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Nicklaus’ record is quite absurd when you look at the other players who have tried to sustain major appearances.
For example, Tiger Woods’ best effort stopped at 46 in a row. Some, though, have managed better but never hit the 100 mark.
Tom Watson managed 87 in a row, while popular Spaniard Sergio Garcia made 86 in a row before seeing it come to an end before the 2020 Masters.
Other players like Phil Mickelson and Sir Nick Faldo have breached the 60 mark, but as it shows with Nicklaus and Scott here, getting to 100 and more is nigh on impossible.
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