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The 2024 PGA Championship started with 156 golfers on Thursday but has dwindled to 78 as the official cuts were made on Saturday morning after the late completion of Round 2 (following a suspension of play on Friday and, briefly, Saturday). After 36 holes, the major tournament at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville cut half of the field for the final two rounds of the contest. Those in contention for the title, such as Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa and even defending champion Brooks Koepka, didn't have to worry about missing the cut after astounding starts to the tournament in the opening round. REQUIRED READING:What did Xander Schauffele shoot today? Golfer sets PGA Championship, Valhalla course records Legendary golfers like Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson failed to make the cut, however, while the world's No. 4-ranked golfer, Wyndham Clark, also failed to qualify for the final 36 holes, among others. Here's a look at cut line rules for the PGA Championship, the official cut line for the 2024 tournament and some of the biggest golfers missing weekend play: REQUIRED READING:Look: Scottie Scheffler holes out eagle at PGA Championship in first hole as father Round 2 of the PGA Championship was suspended at 8:41 p.m. ET on Friday due to darkness. The remainder of the second round resumed at 7:15 a.m. ET on Saturday. Play was briefly paused Saturday morning due to fog but resumed at 9:37 a.m. The official cut line for the 2024 PGA Championship was set at 1-under, a score held by 78 golfers. This section will be updated. Below are some of the notable golfers missing the final 36 rounds of the PGA Championship: In 2024, 78 golfers made the cut, with those being tied for 68th or better qualifying for the final two rounds of the tournament. The PGA Championship starts with 156 golfers before cutting down to those with the lowest 70 scores, plus ties, for Rounds 3 and 4. The cut is typically around half of the field, depending on how many golfers are tied for 70th after Friday's second round. In past years, 76 players made the cut in 2023; 78 in 2022; and 81 in 2021. Here were the current top 10 golfers, plus ties, at the end of Round 2 of the PGA Championship leaderboard:What is the PGA Championship's projected cut line?
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PGA Championship leaderboard 2024