Masters cut line tracker: Who will make, miss cut at Augusta National?

April 10, 2026 Sator Tenet
Masters cut line tracker: Who will make, miss cut at Augusta National?

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The biggest storyline on Friday atThe Mastersbesides the potential duel between Rory McIlroy andScottie Scheffleris the looming cut line and the golfers on the wrong side of it once the second round concludes.

Some can rest easier than most to start the second round.McIlroyput a statement round together and is at the top of theleaderboard, along with Sam Burns, to begin Friday's round.

But only the top 50 golfers and ties after second-round action on Friday, April 10, qualify to play in the final two rounds of the Masters. That means pre-tournament favorites such asBryson DeChambeauandJon Rahmwill need to put together a strong score just to make it to the weekend, let alone work their way into contention.

They lead a list of former major winners who struggled with Thursday's dry and fast conditions on the course and could miss the cut with another poor showing over the next 18 holes. The weather is expected to reach 77 degrees during the second round.

Here are updates about the projected cut line heading into second round action at the 2026 Masters:

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Golf legends Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Tom Watson launch the Masters

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Masters 2026 projected cut line

As of 1 p.m. ET on Friday at the2026 Masters, the projected cut line is +4 based on the scores of the top 50 golfers (and ties) on the current leaderboard. All golfers with a score of +4 or lower would make it to the weekend at Augusta National Golf Club.

The predictive model used by Datagolf.comcurrently projects +4 to be the most likely cut line for the 2026 Masters (51.6% chance). There is currently a 30.2% chance it drops to +3 and a 14.4% chance it bumps up to +5, according to the website.

The Masters cut line was instituted in 1957. From 1957-1961, it was the lowest 40 scores and ties. From 1962-2012, it was the lowest 44 scores and ties, and those within 10 strokes of the leader. From 2013-2019, the lowest 50 scores and ties, and those within 10 strokes of the leader qualified for the final 36 holes. Beginning in 2020, the lowest 50 and ties qualify for the final 36 holes.

Here's where the cut line fell in the most recent Masters tournaments:

  • 2025: +2

  • 2024: +6

  • 2023: +3

  • 2022: +4

  • 2021: +3

  • 2020: E

  • 2019: +3

  • 2018: +5

Masters cut line 2026: Golfers in danger of missing cut

  • Maverick McNealy: +3 (15)

  • Viktor Hovland: +3 (1:56 p.m. ET)

  • Brian Harman: +4 (F)

  • Charl Schwartzel: +4 (8)

  • Jon Rahm: +5 (14)

  • Bryson DeChambeau: +5 (1)

  • Patrick Cantlay: +5 (1:56 p.m. ET)

  • Zach Johnson: +6 (F)

  • J.J. Spaun: +6 (15)

  • Bubba Watson: +6 (6)

  • Robert McIntyre: +7 (12)

  • Vijay Singh: +8 (7)

  • Fred Couples: +9 (F)

  • Angel Cabrera: +9 (9)

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" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Pink Dogwood is a par-5, 575-yard hole that's No. 2 at Augusta National. Jon Rahm plays his shot from the pine straw on the second hole during the final round of The Masters golf tournament in 2023. Sungjae Im plays from the fairway on the third green during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in 2025. The third hole, called Flowering Peach, is a classic short par-4 at 350 yards. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images Matt McCarty plays his shot from the fourth tee during the final round of the 2025 Masters Tournament. Flowering Crab Apple is a Par 3, 240 yards. The fifth hole, called Magnolia at Augusta National Golf Club, is a par-4 at 455 yards. Max Homa plays from the pine straw on the fifth green during the third round of the 2025 Masters Tournament. The par-3 sixth hole, called Juniper for the native evergreen trees, has an elevated tee and it 180 yards. Here Jason Day plays his shot from the sixth tee during the third round of the 2025 Masters Tournament. Pampas, the seventh hole at Augusta National, is a par-4 of 450 yards. There are three bunkers placed in front of the green and two behind that Tiger Woods and Kevin Kisner are approaching in 2022. Viktor Hovland plays out of the bunker during the second round of the Masters Tournament in 2025. The par-5 eighth, called Yellow Jasmine, is 570 yards and has a fairway bunker on the right. Patrons look on as Rory McIlroy makes a putt on the ninth green in 2025.The ninth hole, called Carolina Cherry, at Augusta National Golf Club is known for its green that slopes from back to front A general view of the tenth hole, called The start of Amen Corner is the No. 11, par-4, 505-yard White Dogwood hole, with the green seen at left. You can also see the Hogan Bridge, center, to the 12th green. No. 12 is the shortest par-3 at Augusta National at 155 yards. Called the Golden Bell, the hole has a narrow green and Rae's Creek to the side, which Scottie Scheffler is jumping over in 2024. Aldrich Potgieter putts on the 13th green during a practice round for the 2026 Masters Tournament. Called Azalea, it's a par-5, 510-yard hole with the Byron Nelson Bridge located just off the tee. Brandon Holtz tees off on the 14th hole during a practice round in 2026. The 14th hole, called Chinese Fir, is a 440-yard, par-4. It's bunkerless with a terraced putting surface that drops off. The 15th at Augusta National is a reachable (for the best golfers in the world) par-5 of 530 yards. Matt McCarty plays from the fairway on the 15th green during the third round of the Masters Tournament in 2025. Rory McIlroy and Corey Conners walk up no. 16 during the third round of the Masters Tournament in 2025. Called Redbud, the Par 3 hole plays at 170 yards. Patrons watch from the fairway on Nandina, the Par 4, 440 yards, 17th hole. Sam Bennett tees off on the 18th hole during the third round of The Masters in 2023. An uphill dogleg right, the final hole called Holly is a par-4 of 465 yards.

One photo from every hole at iconic Augusta National, home of Masters

Azaleas are blooming, pine trees are standing tall and the dogwoods are flowering. The90th Masters Tournamentis set to begin at the Augusta National Golf Club. See one image from each hole of the fabled course. Tiger Woods watches his approach shot on the first hole, named Tea Olive, during the third round of the 2022 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. The par-4, 445-yard hole has a slight dogleg right that plays uphill.

Masters 2026 leaderboard

  • T1. Sam Burns: -5 (4)

  • T1. Rory McIlroy: -5 (1:44 p.m.)

  • T3. Wyndham Clark: -4 (F)

  • T3. Tyrrell Hatton: -4 (15)

  • T3. Justin Rose: -4 (13)

  • T6. Brooks Koepka: -3 (14)

  • T6. Ben Griffin: -3 (13)

  • T6. Shane Lowry: -3 (3)

  • T6. Jason Day -3 (3)

  • T6. Patrick Reed -3 (2)

You can getthe complete leaderboard and tee times here.

How to watch Masters: TV, live streaming

Prime Videomakes its debut as a Masters broadcaster this year and will carry the event for the first time ever with two hours of streaming coverage for the first and second rounds. ESPN will provide linear cable coverage for those two days, picking up where Amazon Prime leaves off.

On the weekend, CBS will again handle the main feed for The Masters. The first two hours of coverage on Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12, will air exclusively on Paramount+, before the network takes over for the remainder of each round.

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All main feed coverage for all four days can also be found on Masters.com and the Masters App. Here's a breakdown of the main broadcast schedule for the 2026 Masters:

Watch The Masters on Prime Video

All times Eastern.

Friday (April 10)

  • Prime Video: 1-3 p.m.

  • ESPN/ESPN App: 3-7:30 p.m.

  • Masters.com/Masters App: 1-7:30 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday (April 11-12)

Masters 2026 featured groups, alternate feeds

Aside from the main feed, there is a wide range of viewing options available on a host of different streaming platforms throughout the week.

All of it will be familiar to golf fans except for one new addition. Amazon Prime will debut a data and stats-based feed called "Inside Amen Corner," which will also air live on Masters.com and the Masters App. The usual suspects like On the Range, featured groups and the traditional Amen Corner broadcast, are also included in the coverage lineup and will be carried by several different streamers.

CBS Digital,Paramount+,ESPNApp,Prime Video, DirecTV,Masters App

Featured groups (Thursday-Sunday)

CBS Digital,Paramount+,ESPNApp,Prime Video, DirecTV,Masters App

Holes 4, 5 and 6 (Thursday-Sunday)

CBS Digital,Paramount+,ESPNApp,Prime Video, DirecTV,Masters App

Amen Corner (Thursday-Sunday)

CBS Digital,Paramount+,ESPNApp,Prime Video, DirecTV,Masters App

Inside Amen Corner (Thursday-Sunday)

Prime Video,Masters App

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Masters cut line 2026: Live updates on DeChambeau, Rahm, Round 2

 

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