Masters Cut Line 2026 Projections After Thursday's Leaderboard Analysis
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Key Points:
- Sam Burns and Rory McIlroy are tied for the lead at five-under-par 67 after the first round of the 2026 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.
- The cut line for the tournament is projected at three-over par, with several notable players including Collin Morikawa, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Viktor Hovland currently near or above this mark and at risk of missing the cut.
- Rory McIlroy, the 2025 Masters champion, is pursuing a second consecutive green jacket and finished his first round with six birdies despite hitting only five of 14 fairways.
- Sam Burns maintained a strong performance throughout the round, highlighted by a 392-yard drive that set up an eagle opportunity on the second hole.
- The top 50 players will advance to the weekend, with the final cut line to be determined after the second round on Friday.
