HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. – This Lowcountry region by the ocean, the famous lighthouse looming over the pristine land, offers the ideal locale for players to decompress after playing the Masters.
The links of Harbour Town, the southern hospitality, the laid-back nature, beaches, the cool breezes, top-scale restaurants, and ample opportunities to cast a line and float away the time on a boat makes many wanting to never leave.
Unfortunately, there comes the 36-hole cut.
And with the winds whipping cross Harbour Town, especially in Friday’s second round, it was not an easy walk around the tree-lined property. And after two rounds, some of the game’s biggest names, including Dustin Johnson, Rickie Fowler and Cameron Smith, will miss the weekend.
The cut came at even-par 142, with 71 players advancing to the third round.
Among those who made the cut on the number were past champions Graeme McDowell, Webb Simpson, Stewart Cink and Brian Gay.
World No. 6 Patrick Cantlay birdied his final four holes to take the lead at 9 under.
Here are those who missed the cut.
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