Friday is a big day at the 2026 U.S. Open because a majority of the field heads home after the cut is made.
The top-60 players and ties will make the weekend at Shinnecock Hills in Southampton, New York. There is no 10-shot rule at the U.S. Open.
As Friday progresses, we’ll get a better idea of what the magic number will be to make the cut, but it’s something every player around the number will pay attention to as the day goes on.
What is the cut line going to be at the 2026 U.S. Open?
US Open projected cutline
As of 12:45 p.m. ET, the projected cut line at the U.S. Open is 3 over, with 65 players inside the number. Data Golf projects the cut line will move to 4 over, giving it a 75 percent chance of happening by day’s end.
Cameron Jourdan is an assistant editor of Golfweek, covering college and amateur golf, the PGA Tour and plenty more. Follow Cameron on X/Twitter (@Cam_Jourdan) or Instagram (@GolfweekJourdan).
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