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Matt Fitzpatrick and Wyndham Clark miss cut at 2026 Open Championship

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 9:46 PM

Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Matt Fitzpatrick and Wyndham Clark miss cut at 2026 Open Championship
Summary

Matt Fitzpatrick and Wyndham Clark will not play over the weekend at the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, after both players fell short of the cut line set at 1 over. Fitzpatrick, a three-time PGA Tour winner this season, completed his opening rounds with a score of 4 over par. His disappointing performance included a 72 in both the first and second rounds. Clark, the recent U.S. Open champion, finished at 3 over after struggling on his front nine with two double bogeys before salvaging some holes later in the day. Several notable players also missed the cut, highlighting a challenging tournament.

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Key Details
  • •Fitzpatrick finishes at 4 over, three shots off the cut line.
  • •Clark concludes at 3 over after significant front nine difficulties.
  • •Cut line for the tournament was set at 1 over.
  • •Several notable players missed the cut alongside Fitzpatrick and Clark.
  • •Tournament features a competitive leaderboard led by Lucas Herbert.
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  • 9:46 PMCBS Sports — 2026 Open Championship cut line: Matt Fitzpatrick, Wyndham Clark headline stars to miss the weekend
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The U.S. Open champ and one of the pre-tournament favorites won't make the weekend at Royal Birkdale

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