How does PGA cut line work? How is the cut line determined in a golf tournament?

PGA Championship 2022, is the 104th PGA Championship, to be held from May 19-22 at Southern Hill Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The event was originally intended to be played at Trump National Golf Club Bedminister but was moved to South Hills following the January 6 United States Capitol attack.

Defending champion, Phil Mickelson withdrew from the tournament amid controversy over his remarks about the Super Golf League.

How does PGA cut line work?

The cut line for the PGA Championship is the low 70 scores plus ties. With 156 players starting action on Friday, about half will go home after today’s play. And if the cut line was determined before Friday, May 20, the number would be +2.

How is the cut line determined in a golf tournament?

The standard cut line for a PGA event after two rounds is the score of the 65th lowest scoring professional. Any player that finishes with that score or better is considered to have made the cit and continue to play in the weekend rounds.