Make the Cut Betting in Golf
A make-the-cut bet asks one question: will your golfer still be playing on the weekend? At most events the field is trimmed after two rounds to the top 65 and ties, and anyone outside that line goes home. It is one of the more predictable golf markets, which is why the prices are tighter than outrights or top finishes.
At a glance
- Bet type
- Make / miss cut
- Typical cut line
- Top 65 and ties
- Decided after
- 2 rounds (36 holes)
- Probability
- Higher than top finish
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How the cut works
After Thursday and Friday rounds, most PGA Tour events cut the field to the top 65 and ties. Make-the-cut bets settle on whether your player is on the right side of that line. Majors and some events use slightly different cut rules, so check the format.
Reading a make-the-cut price
Elite, consistent players are often heavy favorites to make the cut, sometimes -300 or shorter, because they rarely miss. Volatile or out-of-form players drift to plus money. The value usually lives in the players the market is unsure about.
Pairing it with other bets
Make-the-cut is a useful hedge or building block. Bettors often pair a make-the-cut bet with an outright or top finish on the same player, locking in a small return if the longer shot does not come in.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cut line in golf?+
At most PGA Tour events the cut falls after 36 holes and keeps the top 65 players and ties. Everyone below that line does not play the weekend.
Is make-the-cut a good beginner bet?+
It is one of the more approachable golf markets because the outcome is simpler and more predictable than picking a winner, though elite players are often heavily favored.
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