PGA Championship Projected Cut Line and Odds: Line Holds at +1

Betting the cut line and who will make the cut is a popular market for golf bettors, especially at major tournaments like the PGA Championship.

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Chris Vasile • Betting Analyst
May 16, 2025 • 20:04 ET • 2 min read
Rory McIlroy tees off at the third hole during the second round of the PGA Championship
Photo By - Imagn Images. Rory McIlroy tees off at the third hole during the second round of the PGA Championship.

The PGA Championship cut line is key to golf bettors as it determines the outcomes of some head-to-head matchups, whether an outright they bet on makes it to the weekend, and of course, settles the ever-popular cut line prop bet

Projected Cut Line Updates

As of the conclusion of Round 2 on Friday, the cut line for the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Golf Club is +1. 

Notable golfers who failed to make the cut include Jordan Spieth (+2), Shane Lowry (+2), Ludvig Aberg (+3), Hideki Matsuyama (+3), and Ricki Fowler (+4). 

Prior to the tournament, sportsbooks release PGA Championship odds on all the major golfers' chances to make the cut. Covers' roster of golf betting analysts will also make picks for who will make the cut and who will be done after two rounds.

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PGA Championship cut rule

The cut rule sees the Top 70 golfers (including ties) in the PGA Championship field after 36 holes make the cut and move on to the final two rounds. Those sitting 71st or worse after the first two rounds do not advance. 

Past PGA Championship cut lines

Here's a look at historical cut line numbers for the PGA Championship. It's important to note, however, that the tournament is played on different courses each year.

Year Cut line
2024 141 (-1)
2023 145 (+5)
2022 148 (+4)
2021 149 (+5)
2020 141 (+1)
2019 144 (+4)
2018 140 (E)
2017 147 (+5)
2016 142 (+2)
2015 146 (+2)
2014 143 (+1)
2013 143 (+3)
2012 150 (+6)
2011 144 (+4)

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Chris Vasile is a betting analyst with over 13 years of experience breaking down soccer betting markets, with additional coverage across the WNBA and NFL. He focuses on finding numbers that are slow to adjust — whether it’s due to scheduling spots, player usage, or recent form — and explaining why a line is worth playing. His work has appeared across major betting and sports media platforms, including Covers, VSiN, BetMGM Network, and SportsGrid, where he’s delivered sharp analysis on both mainstream and niche markets. At Covers, he contributes to major tournament coverage and daily betting content, with a particular focus on soccer. He also runs the Game Day Wagers YouTube channel, where he shares daily picks and betting insights tailored for serious bettors.

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