The Masters projected cut line is one of the most important betting storylines at Augusta National, shaping everything from matchup results to weekend outrights.
Use our live cut-line analysis, historical trends, and the latest Masters odds to make smarter wagers and sharpen your Masters picks before the field is trimmed.
Odds to make the cut
Bettors can also bet on Masters odds for which golfers will make the cut at a tournament. It's an extremely popular market that settles before your outright bets. During the week of the tournament, we'll have the best odds for all Masters golfers to make the cut.
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Masters cut rule
The cut rule at the Masters last year was the Top 50 golfers plus ties, and the same cut rule will apply for the 2026 Masters tournament.
In 2020, the committee changed its longstanding cut rule where only the Top 50 players in the Masters field and ties advanced to Round 3 and 4. Previously, the rule stated that the Top 50 and anyone within 10 strokes of the lead made the cut.
Making changes to the cut line has been a part of the history of the Masters. The cut was first instituted in 1957 and was the Top 40 and ties until 1961. From 1962-2012, it was expanded to the Top 44 and those within 10 strokes of the leader. In 2013, it was expanded to Top 44 and those within 10 shots.
Past Masters cut lines
Here's a look at the cut line since the rule became the Top 50 and those within 10 shots of the lead.
| Year | Masters cut line |
|---|---|
| 2025 | +2 |
| 2024 | +6 |
| 2023 | +3 |
| 2022 | +4 |
| 2021 | +3 |
| 2020* | +3 |
| 2019 | +4 |
| 2018 | +5 |
| 2017 | +6 |
| 2016 | +6 |
| 2015 | +2 |
| 2014 | +4 |
| 2013 | +4 |
*The cut line in 2020 was only Top 50 and ties and did not include all golfers within 10 shots of the lead
Masters cut line FAQs
Yes. The Masters instituted a cut line in 1957 and has had one ever since.
The cut line for the 2025 Masters was +2.
In 2024, the Top 50 and ties after Round 2 make the cut.
