{"id":766988,"date":"2026-07-16T20:53:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T20:53:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/766988\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T20:53:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T20:53:19","slug":"scottie-scheffler-jokes-about-receding-hairline-before-the-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/766988\/","title":{"rendered":"Scottie Scheffler jokes about receding hairline before The Open"},"content":{"rendered":"

Despite missing the cut for the first time<\/a> in 79 tournaments at the 2026 Genesis Scottish Open last weekend, Scottie Scheffler has little to worry about<\/a> regarding his golf game heading into The Open Championship, which began on Thursday.<\/p>\n

The World No. 1 fired off a 2-under 68 during his first round, placing him in firm contention heading into Friday.<\/p>\n

Scheffler does, however, have something to worry about regarding his appearance, which he conveyed when speaking to the media on July 8.<\/p>\n

Scottie Scheffler watches a drive during the 2026 Genesis Scottish Open. Getty Images<\/p>\n

\u201cMy hair has been receding for years, so 30 is not going to have any effect on that,\u201d Scheffler said with a smile<\/a>. The four-time major winner was asked whether turning 30 years old on Father\u2019s Day last month has made him more reflective about what he has accomplished in his career<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s fun to see Scheffler speak so candidly about himself, and his blunt, self-deprecating nature is another reason why he has become so beloved among golf fans for other things aside from his world-class performances.<\/p>\n

The good news is that Scheffler doesn\u2019t need great hair like some of his PGA Tour peers, such as Tommy Fleetwood or Keith Mitchell, to outperform them at The Open Championship this weekend.<\/p>\n

Scottie Scheffler moves to put his hat back on during a golf tournament. Getty Images<\/p>\n

Tommy Fleetwood without a hat before The Open Championship. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

And despite missing last weekend\u2019s cut, Scheffler should be feeling confident heading into this seasons final major, given that he won last year\u2019s Open Championship.<\/p>\n

Granted, this year\u2019s tournament isn\u2019t played at the same course as last year, it\u2019s at The Royal Birkdale Professional Shop in Southport, England. He hoisted the Claret Jug at Royal Portrush Golf Club in County Antrim, Northern Ireland in 2025.<\/p>\n

But Scheffler\u2019s game clearly travels overseas well, and it\u2019s hard to imagine he\u2019ll miss two straight cuts after making 78 straight before last weekend. <\/p>\n

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