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Notable golfers miss the cut at the 2026 Open Championship

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 9:16 PM

Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Notable golfers miss the cut at the 2026 Open Championship
Summary

At the 2026 Open Championship held at Royal Birkdale, several notable golfers were unable to make the cut after two rounds. The cut line was set at 1-over par, allowing for 79 players to advance to the weekend rounds. Among those who will not be competing further are 2026 major winners like Cameron Smith and Billy Horschel, all finishing above the cut line. Other prominent names such as Jordan Spieth and Jason Day also failed to qualify for the final rounds. The tournament continues with Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns performing exceptionally well in Round 2, while Bryson DeChambeau contributed to a controversial day.

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  • •Cut line at 1-over par includes 79 golfers making it to the weekend.
  • •Cameron Smith, Jordan Spieth, and Jason Day among notable misses.
  • •Open Championship is held at Royal Birkdale this year.
  • •Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns continue to perform well.
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  • 9:16 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 major winners are among notable golfers to miss Open Championship cut
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Several high-profile golfers failed to survive the first two rounds at Royal Birkdale. Here's who won't be playing the weekend.

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