Adam Scott Set for 100th Straight Major at U.S. Open

Australian golfer Adam Scott is officially set to make his 100th consecutive major championship appearance at next month's U.S. Open, joining an elite group of players defined by extraordinary longevity. The milestone places Scott alongside golf legend Jack Nicklaus, who holds the record with 146 consecutive major starts.

Scott's streak began at the 2001 Open Championship and includes his victory at the 2013 Masters. His consistent performance has kept him within the world rankings criteria used for U.S. Open exemptions. Officials confirmed 35 exemptions into the field on Monday, including 24 via top-60 spots in the world rankings. Scott, ranked 49th, secured his place among that group.

Other players receiving exemptions included 2015 U.S. Open champion Jordan Spieth, former Masters champion Patrick Reed, and Alex Smalley, who rose 36 spots in the rankings after his performance at the PGA Championship. PGA Championship winner Aaron Rai of England received a five-year exemption with his first major triumph.

The U.S. Open will be played June 18-21 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York. The exemptions finalized Monday mean 70 players in the 156-man field will go...