Stenson missed the cut at The Open Championship by two strokes after posing a four-over 74 in the second round.
Analysis:Stenson -- who won The Open in 2016 -- turned back the clock with a two-under 68 opening round, when he carded three birdies over the last four holes. He couldn't replicate that success in the second round, which included three-straight bogeys from holes four to six. He was one stroke away from making the one-over cut line with three holes to play but was unable to get the birdie he needed to qualify for the weekend. Stenson was incredibly accurate off the tee, but his issues Friday came in his approach play (minus-1.78 strokes) and with his putter (minus-2.33 strokes). Per Ryan Herrington of Golf Digest, Stenson -- who was relegated from LIV Golf at the end of the 2025 season -- intends to return to PGA Tour sanctioned events in August, when eligible. Stenson is aiming to play 5-to-7 tournaments on the PGA Tour Champions circuit this year, with the aim of playing in that league more regularly in 2027.
