US Women’s Open Cut Rule: How Many Make The Weekend At Erin Hills

How many players make the cut at the second women's Major of the season?

The US Women's Open flag
How many players make the cut at the US Women's Open
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The US Women's Open is arguably the most prestigious tournament in the women's game, and that's reflected in the prize money.

Like the 2024 edition, there will be $12m available at Erin Hills - the largest in the women's game. Even though players who miss the cut are still guaranteed a $10,000 payout, making it to the weekend is where the big money will be made, but how many will get beyond the 36-hole stage at the Major?

Of the 156 players who started the tournament, the low 60 scorers and ties will be around for the weekend, maintaining their dreams of lifting the Harton S. Semple Trophy on Sunday.

The US Women's Open is known as one of the sternest tests in golf, and, in 2024, that was highlighted by the fact that anyone finishing their second round eight-over for the tournament had done enough to extend their stay at Lancaster Country Club, ensuring 75 made it to the weekend.

Nelly Korda at the US Women's Open

Nelly Korda missed the cut at the 2024 US Women's Open

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Even then, some big names missed out, including Linn Grant, Nelly Korda and Angel Yin. A year on, it's highly likely there will be a repeat of that, with the likes of Lilia Vu, Megan Khang and Rose Zhang still having plenty of work to do ahead of the second round to ensure their participation beyond Friday.

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Conor Keenan
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Conor joined Golf Monthly on a permanent basis in late 2024 after joining their freelance pool in spring of the same year. He graduated with a Masters degree in Sports Journalism from St Marys University, Twickenham in 2023 and focuses on the reviews and Ecommerce side of proceedings. Hailing from Newcastle, Northern Ireland, Conor is lucky to have Royal County Down as his home golf course. Golf has been a constant in his life, beginning to play the game at the age of four and later becoming a caddy at RCD at just eleven years old. Now 26, Conor has caddied over 500 rounds in a 12-year-long caddying career at one of the best courses in the world. Playing to a four handicap, you’re likely to find him on his local driving range trying (and failing) to hit a Shane Lowry-esc stinger that helped him win The 148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush.

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