Scottie Scheffler misses the cut for the first time in 4 years | National Sports

NORTH BERWICK, Scotland (AP) — For the first time in nearly four years, Scottie Scheffler won’t be around for the weekend.

Scheffler missed two key putts in the final three holes Friday in the Scottish Open, the last one from 6 feet for par that gave him a 2-over 72 to miss the 36-hole cut by two shots.

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