Open Championship 2026 LIVE projected cut line: Spieth, stars on bubble
High-profile stars and recent major winners are exiting the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale after failing to make the cut.
📍 Where it landed
A slew of big names and 2026 major winners missed the cut at The Open at Royal Birkdale. Those removed from the competition included Jordan Spieth, Matt Fitzpatrick, Wyndham Clark, and Justin Rose.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
The reporting (8)
- A slew of big names missed the cut at The Open 2026 at Royal Birkdale Golfweek · 45d ago
- British Open Cut Line 2026 for Jordan Spieth and Full List of Players Removed Bleacher Report · 45d ago
- 2026 major winners are among notable golfers to miss Open Championship cut USA Today · 46d ago
- 2026 Open Championship cut, projections, major champs in danger GOLF.com · 46d ago
- 2026 Open Championship cut line: Matt Fitzpatrick, Wyndham Clark headline stars to miss the weekend CBS Sports · 46d ago
- 9 surprising players who missed the 2026 Open Championship cut GOLF.com · 46d ago
- British Open 2026: Recent major winners, sentimental favorites among those to miss the cut Golf Digest · 46d ago
- Justin Rose, Matt Fitzpatrick bid early farewells at the Open ESPN · 46d ago broke it first
Where it stands
A significant number of top-tier golfers have missed the cut at the 2026 Open Championship. Notable players removed from the competition include Matt Fitzpatrick, Wyndham Clark, and Justin Rose.
Coverage from CBS Sports, ESPN, and USA Today emphasizes that the list of those missing the weekend includes both sentimental favorites and winners of other 2026 majors. GOLF.com and Golf Digest highlight the surprising nature of these early exits.
Attention now turns to the remaining field and those who were previously projected to be on the cut bubble, such as Jordan Spieth, as the tournament progresses at Royal Birkdale.
Synthesized by Newsylist from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 43d ago.
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Which specific players are confirmed to have missed the cut?
Players confirmed to have missed the cut include Matt Fitzpatrick, Wyndham Clark, and Justin Rose.
Where is the 2026 Open Championship being held?
The tournament is taking place at Royal Birkdale.
Are recent major winners affected by the cut line?
Yes, according to USA Today and Golf Digest, 2026 major winners are among those who missed the cut.
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