Scott is also listed as an alternate for the US Open,meaning he could get a call-up via a withdrawal or a late invitation from tournament organisers.

Scott’s 91-tournament run is the second-longest in history,behind Jack Nicklaus’ extraordinary record of 146 between 1962 and 1998.

Davis,the 2017 Australian Open champion,was not aware he’d potentially ended Scott’s streak until told about it in a post-round interview.

“Aagh,I was not aware of that,” Davis said. “I don’t think I would have tried any less. It just goes to show how good a player he is. I had to hit a cracking shot to get on top of him. He has been an idol of mine,and it was great to play great golf against him. All the best to him. Hopefully,he still finds a way in. He is right on the bubble world-ranking wise. Fingers crossed we can both be there.”

Davis,who missed the cut in last year’s event,will play in his ninth major,and second US Open. He has won once on the PGA Tour,in the Rocket Mortgage Classic in 2021 in Detroit,and finished 12th at the Masters in April.

“My legs are really sore right now. That was a really long day,” he said. “I am really grateful I was able to get some good swings out there. Everything gets a little tougher when you hit the 36-hole mark,definitely,but it was great to play some good golf today.

“I didn’t know[about the play-off with Scott] until I signed my scorecard. But I have played a bit of golf with him and been on the same team with him,so I am used to his game.

“If I hadn’t played with him before,it would be a different story. It would be easy to get the awe sensation with someone who has won majors and is as prolific as he is with the golf clubs.”

Other notable golfers who missed out include Zach Johnson,Joaquin Niemann,Stewart Cink,Charley Hoffman,Graeme McDowell,Charl Schwartzel,Luke Donald and Jason Dufner.

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