Xander Schauffele comments on ‘ridiculous’ Tiger Woods record which he thinks may never be broken

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Xander Schauffele has shared his thoughts on a “ridiculous” Tiger Woods record, which he believes will never be broken.

The 30-year-old is getting set for the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow this week, which is the last event before the PGA Championship at Valhalla.

A stacked field has gathered in Charlotte ahead of the event as the world’s best seek to fine-tune their game.

Schauffele has enjoyed a superb start to 2024 and is among the favourites, particularly with Scottie Scheffler absent.

The Players Championship runner-up has made 45 consecutive PGA Tour cuts and has shared his thoughts on his impressive run.

Xander Schauffele really enjoys ‘gut-wrenching’ part of the PGA Tour

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Speaking to the media ahead of the Wells Fargo, Schauffele was quizzed on whether he’s taken note of his current cut streak.

He explained [footage via Ten Golf]: “It gets brought up. But it is what it is. I don’t know who else is playing a lot of events and making the cut. It’s definitely a testament to consistency. I am aware of it now that you’ve mentioned it.”

Woods’ 142 consecutive cuts is still a long way off, a record Schauffele believes no one will ever match.

He added: “[to beat Tiger’s record] It would mean I would have to play another three and a half years to get close to his number. It’s ridiculous. That’s why he’s the GOAT. He does stuff like that and has records like that, which will never be broken.

“When I am in the hunt and trying to make the cut, it’s one of the most exciting things out here as a tour pro and sort of gut-wrenching.”

Prime Tiger Woods will never be forgotten

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Woods’ 142 consecutive cuts is just another reminder of how good the 15-time major champion was in his prime.

Issues surrounding the 48-year-old in the past ten years have perhaps caused the golfing world to forget just how impressive he was.

What Scheffler is doing right now is undoubtedly reminiscent of a prime Tiger. Still, the 2024 Masters champion will have to maintain this level of performance over several years even to be considered in the same breath as arguably the greatest player ever to grace the game.

Woods is set to make an appearance at Valhalla in the year’s second major in an attempt to get closer to Jack Nicklaus’ record.