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Masters Cutline Tightens: Who's In and Who's Out?
11 Apr
Summary
- The Masters cut is stricter, allowing only the top 50 players and ties.
- The projected cutline is holding steady at 4 over par.
- Several notable golfers are on the projected cutline or worse.
The 2026 Masters is nearing its halfway point, with the cutline for the weekend becoming increasingly defined. Unlike other major championships, Augusta National's course significantly narrows the field after 36 holes. Only the top 50 players, including ties, will continue play for the remainder of the tournament. This makes the Masters cut one of the most selective in professional golf.
As of 2:40 p.m. ET on April 11, 2026, the official cutline has been set at 4 over par. Projections indicate a high likelihood, approximately 79 percent, that this number will hold. There is a smaller chance the cut could move to three over (11 percent) or five over (9 percent).
Several high-profile golfers are currently on the bubble or facing elimination. Brian Harman and Fred Couples are playing as of the cutline, while Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau are also at 4 over par and are still playing their rounds. Cameron Smith is at 5 over, J.J. Spaun at 6 over, and Robert MacIntyre at 7 over, indicating they are in danger of missing the weekend.
