The 2026 Masters Tournament is underway, and the cut line is a crucial factor in determining who will advance to the final rounds. As of 6 p.m. on Friday, the cut line is set at 4 over par, with 56 players currently on the bubble. This year's cut line is fluid, as the top 50 players and ties advance, and the number can change based on afternoon scores. The drama of the tournament is heightened by the uncertainty of who will make the cut.
The tournament has seen its fair share of surprises, with some notable names on the line. Jon Rahm, a star of LIV Golf, shot a Masters career-worst 78 on Thursday but managed to turn it around with a 2-under-par 70 on Friday, staying just on the cut line. Bryson DeChambeau, another LIV Golf player, faced a similar challenge, with a triple-bogey 7 on No. 11 in his Thursday round, but he parred that hole today and is now 1 under on his round.
The cut line has been a consistent feature of the Masters Tournament, with the number often hovering between 2-over 146 and 6-over 150 since 2012. The record for the lowest cut line was set in 2020 at even-par 144, while the highest cut line was recorded in 1982 at 10-over 154. The 2007 Masters, played in cold and windy conditions, had a cut line of 8-over 152, the highest since 1982.
The Masters cut line is determined after two rounds of play, with the field trimmed to the top 50 players and ties. This rule has been in place since 2012, replacing the previous rule that allowed anyone within 10 shots of the lead to advance. The cut line is a critical aspect of the tournament, adding excitement and unpredictability to the final rounds.
As the tournament progresses, the cut line will continue to be a focal point, with players striving to secure their place in the weekend rounds. The 2026 Masters promises to be a thrilling event, with the cut line as a key factor in determining the ultimate winner.
