Two rounds of the U.S. Open are (almost) in the books, and it has been as difficult as advertised so far.

The vast majority of the field shot over par in the first two days, with only a handful of players ending Friday under par. That pushes the cut line back further than a typical golf tournament, with higher scores making it through the weekend.

The U.S. Open sets an exclusive cut line meant to cut the field down for the final two rounds, and this year it sent home many big names. Players like Bryson DeChambeau, Justin Thomas, and Dustin Johnson all failed to qualify for the final two rounds. 

While the second round ended in a rain stoppage, the cut line has largely been decided for the weekend. Here's a full look at the projected cut line for the 2025 U.S. Open and the notable names that were on the wrong side.

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What is the cut line for 2025 U.S. Open?

• Cut line: 7-over
• Players inside cut line: 68

The cut line for the 2025 U.S. Open currently sits at 7-over par. That would mean 68 golfers would advance into the weekend.

At last year's U.S. Open at Pinehurst, the cut line was 5-over par. 

Players in danger of missing the U.S. Open cut

Here are notable names who are expected to miss the cut at the 2025 U.S. Open.

• Phil Mickelson: +8
• Tommy Fleetwood: +9
• Bryson DeChambeau: +10
• Dustin Johnson: +10
• Justin Thomas: +12
• Justin Rose: +14
• Shane Lowry: +17

MORE: Live golf scores, results, highlights from 2025 U.S. Open

U.S. Open cut rules

The top 60 players (plus ties) make the 36-hole cut to advance and play the weekend at the U.S. Open. As many as 96 participants could be cut from the 156-man field.

Among the four major tournaments, only the Masters Tournament has a harsher cut line. In Augusta, only the top 50 players and ties make the cut, and the field is also traditionally less than 100 players.

In comparison, the Open Championship and PGA Championship each accept the field's top 70 players (plus ties).

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How many golfers make the cut at the U.S. Open?

The top 60 players and ties will make the 36-hole cut at the U.S. Open. This year, 68 players are at least tied for 59th and are expected to make the cut, as of the rain stoppage on Friday. 

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U.S. Open leaderboard 2025