The latter stages of this year's U.S. Open will be missing a few big names.
The City of Angels proved a gentle host for much of this year's 156-player field. Scores sat at an all-time low after 18 holes, with no participant posting higher than a 79. That's not to mention Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele's dueling 62s, nor Matthieu Pavon and Sam Burns' aces on the 15th hole.
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The spotlight was fixed at the top of the leaderboard for Round 2, but there was just as much drama at the equator. Marquee talents like Max Homa, Jordan Spieth and Phil Mickelson fell short of reaching Rounds 3 and 4, reflecting just how challenging Day 2 was. Increased sunlight altered the way the ball bounced on the green. Ultimately, it did in a number of stars.
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With that, here's everything you need to know about the U.S. Open cut line, from the rules to the number of players who made the cut:
U.S. Open cut rules
The top 60 players in the U.S. Open field (plus ties) after two rounds advance to the third and fourth rounds of the tournament.
Among the four major tournaments, only the Masters Tournament carries a stricter cut line (top 50 players, plus ties). The Open Championship and PGA Championship each accept the top 70 players in the field (plus ties).
U.S. Open cut line 2023
The cut line at the 2023 U.S. Open was 2 over par. Players enjoyed a low-scoring run through Round 1, but things were more difficult Friday amid increased sunlight on the course.
- Final cut line: 2 over
- Players inside cut line: 65
- Notable players outside the line: Phil Mickelson (+3), Jordan Spieth (+3), Max Homa (+4), Justin Rose (+4), Jason Day (+7), Justin Thomas (+15)
How many golfers make the cut at the U.S. Open?
The initial 156-player field was reduced to the top 60 scorers after 36 holes, plus ties. In all, 65 players punched their ticket to the final two rounds of this year's tournament.
