Masters projected cut: Who’s in danger of heading home from Augusta National?

While Scottie Scheffler, Max Homa and Bryson DeChambeau battle at the top of the 2024 Masters leaderboard, there’s plenty of other intrigue Friday at Augusta National. With players competing in the second round, the cut looms large. Here’s everything you need to know about the Masters cut — including who’s in danger of heading home.

How does the Masters cut work?

At the Masters, the top 50 players (plus ties) qualify to compete on the weekend. Eighty-nine players teed it up to start the week, so more than 30 players will say goodbye to Augusta National by day’s end. The Masters used to also have a 10-shot rule, meaning anyone within 10 shots of the lead made the cut, but that rule was abolished in 2020.

What is the current Masters cutline?

As of 1:45 p.m. ET, the cutline is set at three over, with 53 players inside that number. However, with high winds in the forecast throughout the afternoon, that number is expected to be higher by day’s end. According to Data Golf, there is a 52 percent chance the cutline moves to four over, and a 44 percent chance it moves to five over. We will keep you updated on that number as the day progresses.

Who’s in danger of missing the cut?

Midway through Friday, there are a number of notable names projected to miss the cut. Dustin Johnson, the 2020 Masters winner, sits at 10 over and will likely miss the weekend for the first time since 2021, while two-time winner Bubba Watson also sits at 10 over. Brian Harman is nine over midway through his round, while Jordan Spieth and Sam Burns both sit at seven over.

Check out below for a complete list of notables in danger of missing the weekend.

Si Woo Kim (+4)
Shane Lowry (+4)
Adam Scott (+4)
Gary Woodland (+4)
Rickie Fowler (+4)
Hideki Matsuyama (+4)
Justin Rose (+5)
Mike Weir (+6)
Sam Burns (+7)
Jordan Spieth (+7)
Keegan Bradley (+7)
Brian Harman (+9)
Bubba Watson (+10)
Dustin Johnson (+10)
Fred Couples (+11)

*This article will be updated as throughout the day.

Zephyr Melton

Golf.com Editor

Zephyr Melton is an assistant editor for GOLF.com where he spends his days blogging, producing and editing. Prior to joining the team at GOLF, he attended the University of Texas followed by stops with the Texas Golf Association, Team USA, the Green Bay Packers and the PGA Tour. He assists on all things instruction and covers amateur and women’s golf. He can be reached at zephyr_melton@golf.com.