2024 US Open Cut Line Prediction: Will Tiger Woods Make Pinehurst Cut?

US Open at Pinehurst No.2 sees tough conditions with projected +4 cut line, big names like Tiger Woods in danger.

The US Open is known for its carnage, with the best golfers in the world battling it out at one of America's toughest championships. This year, the tournament returned to Pinehurst No.2, a revered location that has seen its fair share of drama over the years. Two players, Patrick Cantlay and Rory McIlroy, set the early pace with impressive 5-under 65s, matching Martin Kaymer's opening score from a decade ago.

As the tough conditions at Pinehurst continued, fans were left wondering who would make the cut and who would be heading home early. The projected cut line was around +4, with a chance of moving to +5 as the tournament progressed. Players like Tiger Woods, Shane Lowry, Dustin Johnson, and Keegan Bradley were on the bubble, needing a strong second round to secure their spot for the weekend.

Other big names like Will Zalatoris and Webb Simpson faced an even tougher task, while players such as Sahith Theegala, Justin Thomas, Viktor Hovland, and Phil Mickelson would need a miracle to stay in the tournament. With Pinehurst proving to be a challenging test for the field, the 2024 US Open was shaping up to be a thrilling and unpredictable event.