Genesis Scottish Open Cut-Line

Last Modified Jun 28, 2024 12:31 GMT
Genesis Scottish Open Cut-Line
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The Genesis Scottish Open is the last chance for professionals to qualify for the prestigious Open Championship. Held at the Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland, this tournament offers three coveted spots in the upcoming Open at Royal Troon. Rory McIlroy emerged victorious in 2023 with an incredible final shot, securing his place in golfing history. This event follows a similar format from last year: three golfers earned their way into the Open at Royal Liverpool.

The Renaissance Club is a par-70 course, but its yardage can vary depending on the tee placements used for the tournament. It's likely to be around 7,200 yards, a long and demanding course, especially considering the potential for strong winds typical of link layouts.

In 2023, the projected cutline after two rounds was 2-under par, indicating low scoring due to favourable conditions. However, cutlines can fluctuate year-to-year based on weather and course setup.

How is the cut line decided for the Genesis Scottish Open?

Like most professional golf tournaments, the cut line at the Genesis Scottish Open isn't predetermined. Here's how it works:

  • Scores After Two Rounds: After all golfers have completed 36 holes (two rounds), their total scores are ranked in ascending order (lowest to highest).

  • Number of Players Remaining: The European Tour has a specific number of players who can compete in the final two rounds (typically around the top 70 and ties).

  • Cutting Line: The cut line is established at the score that separates the golfers who will advance to the weekend rounds from those who will not.

Factors Affecting the Cut Line:

Overall Scoring: If a significant portion of the field shoots low scores, the cut line will likely be lower (more players advance). Conversely, if scoring is high due to difficult conditions, the cut line will be higher (fewer players advance).

Tournament Committee Discretion: In rare instances, the tournament committee may have some flexibility in adjusting the cut line slightly, particularly if many players are tied at the cut line.

Predicting the Cut Line:

While impossible to know, following golf news and past results at the Genesis Scottish Open can give a sense of what scores might be required to make the cut. In 2023, at the end of play on Friday, the cutline was 2-under par.

The last 5 Winners of the Scottish Genesis Open

YearWinner
2023Rory McIlroy
2022Xander Schauffele
2021Min Woo Lee
2020Aaron Rai
2019Bernd Wiesberger

FAQ's On Genesis Scottish Open Cut-Line

A. The Genesis Scottish Open is a four-round stroke play event. 

A. A specific cut line isn't predetermined. After two rounds, all golfers' scores are ranked. The cut line is then established at the score that separates the top 70 players (and ties) who advance to the weekend rounds from those who do not. 

A. The Genesis Scottish Open boasts a significant prize purse, currently at $9 million. 

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