As the second round of the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Golf Club concluded on Friday, the cut line settled at +1, determining which players would continue their pursuit of the Wanamaker Trophy this weekend.
The tournament's cut rule allows the top 70 players including ties to advance to the final two rounds, leaving several high-profile golfers disappointed as they pack their bags early. Among the notable casualties were former major champions Jordan Spieth and Shane Lowry, both finishing at +2, just one stroke shy of making the weekend.
The list of eliminated contenders features even more surprising names, with rising star Ludvig Aberg and former Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama both recording +3 finishes. Fan favorite Rickie Fowler also struggled, ending his tournament at +4.
According to statistical analysis from Statbet, several of these players were heavily favored to make the weekend cut based on pre-tournament performance metrics, making their early exits particularly unexpected.
The cut line at major championships continues to be a crucial betting factor, influencing head-to-head matchup results and determining the fate of outright wagers placed before the tournament. While the PGA Championship rotates between different courses annually, affecting historical cut patterns, Quail Hollow's challenging layout has proven particularly demanding this year.
With the field now narrowed, the remaining contenders will battle through the weekend to determine who lifts the coveted Wanamaker Trophy on Sunday evening.
