us open cut line
Definition
The score threshold established after the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament, determining which players qualify to compete in the final two rounds and which are eliminated.
A psychological and competitive barrier in professional golf that separates the field between those playing for a prize and those heading home early, sometimes resulting in high-profile meltdowns or frustration.
Examples
Missing the U.S. Open cut line is a test of character, though apparently for Wyndham Clark, it is more a test of locker door durability.
If you play consistently enough to hover exactly on the cut line while the rules officials watch your every drop, you might find that the tournament's toughness is the least of your problems.
The U.S. Open cut line acts as the ultimate filter, effectively sorting the legends from the guys who are just looking for an early excuse to head to the airport.