It’s been a struggle so far at the Masters, but now we know who is headed home and who will try to catch Rory McIlroy this weekend.

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These are the big names that missed the cut at the 2026 Masters at Augusta National

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Rory McIlroy is playing with no pressure, and it’s amazing to watch. After completing the career grand slam at Augusta National in 2025, the Northern Irishman is playing without any weight on his shoulders. He’s having fun, smiling, laughing and hitting his shots.

Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood, Wyndham Clark and Tyrell Hatton will do their best on moving day hoping for Rory to slip up, but it’s going to take a major disaster for McIlroy to lose this one.

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Surprisingly, there weren’t too many surprises when we look at who missed the cut line. Brooks Koepka, Terrel Hatton, Jon Rahm and Sergio saved the day for LIV Golf, but the rivalry between the two tours never really emerged as LIV seems to be losing any prestige it might have had.

What is the cut line at the Masters?

53 players and ties will make it to the weekend at Augusta National. The cut line ended up at 4-over par (+4) and Bryson DeChambeau was one of the biggest names to miss the number.

What big names are likely to miss the weekend?

DeChambeau needed a bogey on 18 to make the cut. He scored a triple bogey to end his hopes of winning the 2026 Masters.

Bob MacIntyre finished at +7 after a disastrous start to the tournament on Thursday. Veterans Vijay Singh, Mike Weir, Fred Couples and Angel Cabrera didn’t make the cut either despite playing some excellent golf at times.

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Other big names going home early are J.J. Spaun, Zach Johnson, Daniel Berger and Nico Echavarria unless they can turn things around on Friday. Min Woo Lee, Rasmus and Nicolai Hojgaard are others who will probably be going home early.

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