Open Championship cut line updates. Will Rory McIlroy miss the cut?

At the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, several high-profile golfers are in danger of missing the cut after Round 1, with the projected cut line sitting at 2 over par. Two-time defending Masters champion Rory McIlroy entered Round 2 at 2 over par after struggling with short putts, while Jordan Spieth, Matt Fitzpatrick, Wyndham Clark, and PGA Championship winner Aaron Rai are also on the bubble. Of the 156 players in the field, at least 70 are guaranteed to make the cut and compete over the weekend.