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Will Gordon narrowly secured his PGA TOUR card by making the cut at the Rocket Classic, thanks to a dramatic finish and some fortunate breaks, after battling injuries and previous setbacks, ensuring he retains conditional status for the season.
At the Rocket Classic, several top players including Max Homa and Cam Davis missed the cut as the PGA TOUR season nears its end, intensifying the race for FedExCup points and postseason spots, with notable performances from Will Gordon and others providing some hope for the weekend.
Brutal winds at the Masters golf tournament led to a challenging second round, causing several big names including Dustin Johnson, Sergio Garcia, and Jordan Spieth to miss the cut, while others barely made it through. Only 14 players are under par after 36 holes, with American trio Max Homa, Bryson DeChambeau, and Scottie Scheffler leading. The windy conditions made the course "borderline unplayable," with players struggling to cope, but Tiger Woods managed to make the cut, extending his record-breaking streak to 24 consecutive cuts at the tournament.
Strong wind gusts wreak havoc at the Masters Tournament, resulting in only eight players finishing under par on Friday and a slew of notable names missing the cut, including past champions Dustin Johnson, Sergio Garcia, Jordan Spieth, Bubba Watson, and recent major winners Wyndham Clark and Justin Thomas. Justin Thomas, Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth, and Bubba Watson all suffered nightmare finishes to their rounds, ultimately leading to their early exits from the tournament.
The cut line at the 2024 Masters golf tournament at Augusta National will be determined based on the low 50 players and ties, with the current line standing at +2 and likely to change due to windy and dry conditions. The cut was first instituted in 1957, and last year's cut was at +3. Jack Nicklaus holds the record for the most cuts made at Augusta, while three players share the record for most consecutive cuts made. The lowest cut score was even par in 2020, and the highest was +10 in 1982.
The cut line at the 2024 Masters golf tournament at Augusta National is determined by the low 50 players plus ties, with the exact cut yet to be determined but initially standing at +2. The cut was first instituted in 1957 and has since evolved, with last year's cut at +3. Jack Nicklaus holds the record for the most cuts made at Augusta with 37, while three players share the record for most consecutive cuts at 23. The lowest cut score was even par in 2020, and the highest was +10 in 1982.
The projected cut line for The Masters is at 1-over, with several big names including Jordan Spieth, Zach Johnson, Rickie Fowler, and Hidecki Matsuyama in danger of missing the cut. Tiger Woods is trending towards making the cut at 1-under, while Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler lead the tournament at -7 and -6, respectively.
Cameron Young incurred a 2-stroke penalty for a rules violation during the second round of the PGA Championship, potentially leading to him missing the cut. Young moved his ball one clubhead length to the side but failed to move it back to its original spot, resulting in the penalty. He finished with a total of 9 over after 36 holes, and his chances of playing through the weekend are slim as the projected cut line is expected to be 4 over.
The cut line for the 105th PGA Championship was +5, with 76 players making the cut. Nine players were under par after two rounds, including Scottie Scheffler, who took the lead. The top 70 players plus ties advanced to the weekend, with 80 golfers missing the cut. Michael Block, the head pro at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club, made the cut and could become the first PGA pro to be in the top 20 of the tournament after two rounds since 2009. The 2013 PGA Championship at Oak Hill had a cut line of +3, but the May weather and difficult East Course have proved formidable to the field.
Tiger Woods' streak of made cuts at the Masters is in danger as he is on the projected cut line at 2-over in the tournament after completing 11 holes in Round 2 before play was suspended due to inclement weather. Woods has made 22 consecutive cuts at Augusta National, dating back to his 1997 Tournament win, which marks the longest active streak and second-longest in history. Woods and nearly half the field will resume play Saturday morning, but the forecast doesn't look bright with a 99% chance of rain in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy, last year's runner-up, is projected to miss the cut at the Masters Tournament after shooting a second-round 77, leaving him at 5 over par. Tiger Woods is on the projected cut line with seven holes remaining in his second round. If the cut falls at 2 over, Billy Horschel, Kevin Kisner, Corey Conners, Francesco Molinari, and Danny Willett will also miss the cut. Sam Bennett has clinched low-amateur honors.
Tiger Woods is fighting to make the cut at The Masters at Augusta National, with play suspended due to thunderstorms. The five-time winner was left flirting with the cut line on day two before the klaxon sounded. Woods was making his 25th Masters appearance and playing the tournament for the second time since his horror car crash in February 2021. He admitted Tuesday that this year's tournament could be his last at the Masters.
Tiger Woods needs to score low in the second round of the Masters to make the cut after posting a 2-over 72 in the first round. He teed off with Viktor Hovland and Xander Schauffele and faces potential thunderstorms in the Augusta area. The top 50 and ties will make the cut.