Masters cut line
Definition
In the Masters Tournament, a premier golf major held annually at Augusta National, the 'cut line' is the score threshold that determines which players advance to the weekend rounds (Saturday and Sunday), typically after 36 holes.
The pivotal benchmark separating those who 'make the cut' to contend for the green jacket from those sent home early, often set at around even par or slightly under, depending on field performance.
Examples
Rookie sensation Rory McIlroy barely survived the Masters cut line with a clutch birdie on 18, turning a potential disaster into weekend redemption.
My fantasy golf team imploded when half my picks missed the Masters cut line, proving once again that I'm better at picking stocks than birdies.
Veterans like Phil Mickelson thrive just above the Masters cut line, where experience turns pressure into pars and the young guns into packing lists.
Watching the Masters cut line creep up feels like a slow-motion horror flick for hackers dreaming of green jackets from their local muni.