TPC Sawgrass proved too challenging for several top players at The Players Championship, with the cut line set at -1. Here are the notable players who missed the cut and their performances:

Justin Rose (E)

• Missed by one stroke after a 73 (+1) on Friday
• Dropped three shots in final seven holes
• Third missed cut this year despite recent strong finishes

Hideki Matsuyama (E)

• World No.6 missed by one stroke
• Shot 70 (-2) in round two
• First missed cut since July 2023

Adam Scott (+2)

• 2004 Players Champion
• Shot 74-72
• First missed cut in six starts this year

Ludvig Aberg (+2)

• Recent Genesis winner and World No.5
• Three double-bogeys in round two
• Included water ball on par-5 16th

Viktor Hovland (+4)

• Shot 80-68
• Third straight missed cut
• Ranked last in putting round one

Matt Fitzpatrick (+6)

• Opening 78 including triple bogey
• Shot even par Friday
• Has fallen outside world top 60

Max Homa (+6)

• Shot 79-69
• Fourth consecutive missed cut
• Now ranked 70th in world

Tony Finau (+8)

• Consecutive 76s
• Recent T5 at Genesis
• Never got momentum going

Maverick McNealy (+9)

• World No.15 shot 72-81
• Second straight missed cut
• Three doubles in round two

The challenging setup at TPC Sawgrass continues to test even the game's best players, with several stars heading home early before the weekend rounds.

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