Open Championship cut line projected as Justin Rose struggles at Royal Birkdale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 2:48 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
During the first round of the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 16, Justin Rose faces a challenging situation, currently at +5 with seven bogeys. The projected cut line is at +1, with 27.9% likelihood it remains, and a 36.8% chance of rising to +2. More than half of the 156-player field will be eliminated after the second round. Key golfers in jeopardy include Jordan Spieth and Jason Day, who are both at +2 and fighting to secure a weekend spot.
- •Justin Rose is currently +5 after the first round.
- •Projected cut line is at +1, potentially rising to +2.
- •Only the top 70 golfers will make the weekend.
- •Jordan Spieth and Jason Day are tied at +2.
- •Round 1 continues with several golfers still on the course.
- 2:48 PMYahoo Sports — Open Championship cut tracker: Live projected line, who's in danger
"Live updates from the 2026 Open Championship with the latest analysis on the projected cut line and the star golfers in danger of missing the cut.
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