Who's in, who's out?
Several high-profile golfers, including Jordan Spieth and Justin Rose, failed to make the cut at the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. Rory McIlroy successfully advanced to the weekend rounds following a strong performance on Friday.
Why it matters
The Open Championship is a major sporting event, and the performance of top-tier athletes significantly impacts the professional golf landscape.
Hear this story Rory McIlroy survived the cut line after a late charge during Round 2 of the 2026 Open Championship on Friday, July 17 at Royal Birkdale, but multiple major champions won't play the weekend at golf's final major of the year.
The article is a factual report on sports results.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in