Cut
In tournament play, the score threshold that determines which players advance to the final rounds; also describes a shot that curves gently left to right for right-handed golfers.
What does cut mean in golf?
In professional tournaments, the cut typically occurs after 36 holes and eliminates roughly half the field. Players must score below the cut line to continue competing in the weekend rounds. Missing the cut means no prize money and early departure. As a shot shape, a cut is a controlled left-to-right ball flight (for right-handers) produced by an open clubface relative to the swing path. It is considered more reliable than a draw for many course management situations.
Related Golf Terms
Fade
A controlled shot that curves gently from left to right for right-handed golfers.
Draw
A controlled shot that curves gently from right to left for right-handed golfers.
Slice
A shot that curves sharply from left to right for right-handed golfers, typically unintentional and resulting in significant distance and accuracy loss.
Match Play
A competition format where players or teams compete hole by hole, with the winner being whoever wins the most individual holes.
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