Masters cut
Definition
In the Masters Tournament, a prestigious annual golf major at Augusta National Golf Club, the 'Masters cut' (or cut line) is the score threshold after 36 holes that qualifies the top 50 players and ties to advance to the weekend rounds.
Unlike other majors, the Masters cut rule does not include a 10-stroke buffer from the leader; it's strictly top 50 and ties, making it one of the tougher cuts in professional golf.
Examples
Rory's triple bogey on 18 meant he missed the Masters cut by a heartbreaking stroke, sending him straight to the airport bar.
The Masters cut line hovered at plus-two, turning weekend warriors into Friday spectators faster than a rain delay.
Making the Masters cut is like surviving a job interview with Tiger Woods—only the elite get to play the back nine on Saturday.
Veterans like Phil Mickelson have danced around the Masters cut line for decades, but even they occasionally pack their bags early.