The cut battle at the 154th Open Championship remains one of the biggest storylines as Round 2 continues, with only the top 70 players and ties moving on to the weekend. Early projections have pointed to a cut line around 1 over par, though that number can still shift before the second round is complete.
Rory McIlroy has steadied his position and is now comfortably on the right side of the line after rallying during his round. That change eases immediate pressure on one of the tournament’s biggest names and puts the focus back on the group of players hovering near the projected cutoff.
With the margin so tight, even a late bogey or birdie can decide who stays for the final two rounds and who heads home early. Data-based projections have suggested there is a better than 70% chance the cut settles at 1 over, but the final outcome depends on how the remaining players finish.
As the round winds down, attention will stay fixed on those near the bubble. The Open’s cut rule always creates drama, and this year is no different as contenders try to secure a place for the weekend while others risk narrowly missing out.
