Who is the male golfer with the longest streak of major tournament appearances in a row?
Cracking a Major Championship is an careers pinnacle move for golfers. To snag several in a row requires remarkable consistency and talent. Among the elite, none has achieved this feat as impressively as...
Australian powerhouse Adam Scott made a splash on the PGA Tour upon securing his card in 2003. His accolades include 14 victories in America, the 2013 Masters being the greatest, where he outplayed Angel Cabrera in a nail-biting playoff.
Scott is renowned for his elegant swing, and his record-breaking 96 consecutive Major starts showcases his unwavering dedication. This incredible streak stretches all the way back to his impressive showing at the 2001 Open Championship, held at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club. At the time, it was his only Major appearance prior to the tournament[3][4].
Jordan Spieth currently trails behind Scott by a significant margin with 49 consecutive Major starts[1]. His streak dates back to the US Open in 2013 at Merion Golf Club, where he missed the cut. Despite fewer starts, Spieth has managed to collect three Major wins during this period. However, like Spieth, the American has yet to add another Major trophy to his collection since his 2017 Open Championship win[2].
No modern-day records list would be complete without the name Rory McIlroy. After securing the grand slam at the 2025 Masters, McIlroy's record-setting streak began at the 2015 PGA Championship, where he placed 17th[2]. McIlroy has made 27 Major appearances, 26 of them consecutively prior to the 2015 PGA. Unfortunately, his streak was broken at the 2015 Open Championship due to an injury – a ruptured left ankle ligament, preventing him from defending the title he had won the previous year at Royal Liverpool Golf Club[3].
Some Notable Records:
- Adam Scott - 96 weeks (still running)
- Jordan Spieth - 49 weeks
- Rory McIlroy - 39 weeks
- Matt Fitzpatrick - 38 weeks
- Tyrrell Hatton - 36 weeks
- Tommy Fleetwood - 35 weeks
Adam Scott's impressive consecutive Major starts of 96 weeks, still ongoing, is a testament to his unwavering commitment to golf, a sport he has mastered with 14 victories, including the 2013 Masters.
Rory McIlroy's golfing prowess is evidenced by his record-setting 27 major appearances, 26 of which were consecutive, until an injury interrupted his streak at the 2015 Open Championship.
