Scottie Scheffler’s Historic PGA Tour Streak Ends After Genesis Invitational Shock

LOS ANGELES — Scottie Scheffler’s remarkable run of 18 consecutive top-10 finishes came to a dramatic halt at the Genesis Invitational on Sunday, ending one of the most consistent stretches modern golf has seen. Scheffler charged up Riviera’s leaderboard with a closing 6-under-par 65, but his 21-foot birdie attempt on the last hole stopped an inch short, leaving him tied for 12th and just outside the magic number. The narrow miss not only snapped the world No. 1’s top-10 run but also halted a separate streak of eight straight top-four finishes. The damage was done on Thursday, when gusty winds and bumpy Poa annua greens pushed Scheffler to a career-worst 5-over start through his first 10 holes. He clawed back with rounds of 68-66 before Sunday’s late surge fell agonizingly short. “Riviera and I have a weird relationship,” Scheffler admitted afterward. “I feel like I can play great here, and I just haven’t yet.” Why the streak mattered • Scheffler’s 18 straight top-10s were the most on the PGA Tour since official records began in 1983, eclipsing Tiger Woods’ best stretch of 14. • During the run he averaged 67.8 strokes per final round, converted three victories and never finished worse than solo ninth. • The consistency vaulted him to a commanding lead in the FedExCup and solidified his status as the betting favorite at every 2026 major. First-round woes persist Riviera marked the third consecutive event in which Scheffler opened over par. His scoring average on Thursdays this season is 71.2, nearly four shots higher than his Sunday average, a trend he called “frustrating but fixable.” What’s next Scheffler is scheduled to return in two weeks at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, an event he has won twice, before defending at THE PLAYERS Championship. A venue change — and early-morning tee times — could be the recipe for starting a brand-new streak. Key takeaway Even the smallest margin — one inch — can derail greatness. But with Scheffler’s form, resolve and upcoming schedule, don’t expect golf’s most reliable closer to stay out of the top 10 for long.