Day 1 at the Open Championship proved that Royal Troon will be a monumental challenge for the world's best golfers.
That's no surprise, given the tough conditions often present at the tournament. But some of the biggest names in golf had a tough time keeping up in the opening round.
Tiger Woods fell behind the pack after a promising first three holes, while Rory McIlroy turned in a disappointing first round despite seeking to rebound from last month's U.S. Open meltdown.
Meanwhile, reigning U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau wasn't much better. His struggles outside of the U.S. continued with his score of 76 on Thursday.
All three missed the cut Friday.
Here's a look at the cut line for the 2024 Open Championship and which players fall below it.
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Open Championship cut rules
The top 70 players in the Open Championship standings, plus ties, make the cut after the second round concludes. There is no rule allowing players below that cut line to advance even if they are within a certain number of strokes.
Among the four major tournaments, the Open Championship is among the easiest competitions to secure a spot in the final two rounds. The Open Championship and PGA Championship each accept the top 70 players in the field, accounting for ties, while the U.S. Open takes the top 60 (plus ties) and the Masters takes just the top 50 (plus ties).
Open Championship cut line 2024
The cut line for the Open Championship would be three over par after the first round. Friday's action figures to move the cut line around as players move up and down the leaderboard.
- Cut line: +6
- Players inside cut line: 80
- Notable players outside the line: Will Zalatoris (+7), Louis Oosthuizen (+8), Tommy Fleetwood (+9), Bryson DeChambeau (+9), Viktor Hovland (+10), Rory McIlroy (+11), Tiger Woods (+14)
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How many golfers made the cut at the Open Championship?
The initial 157-player field will be slashed to 80 players entering Saturday's third round. The top 70 players, plus ties, advance past Friday's second round.
