British Open: Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods among notable names to miss the cut

J.B. Holmes and Shane Lowry are tied for the lead at 8 under at the 148th British Open, and after 36 holes the field has been cut to the top 70 players, including ties.

While the top half of the leaderboard at Northern Ireland’s Royal Portrush boasts big names like Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose, Brooks Koepka, Jordan Spieth and Tony Finau, there are more than a few notable names on the bottom half, lead by Rory McIlroy. Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson also missed the cut, ending a wild streak at major championships.

Big names who missed British Open Cut

Brandt Snedeker

Snedeker shot a 3-over 74 on Thursday, but rebounded with a 1-under Friday. It wasn’t enough to make the weekend.

Billy Horschel watches as Brandt Snedeker tees off at the third hole during a British Open practice round. (Photo: Ian Rutherford/USA TODAY Sports)

Jason Day

Day shot a 1-under 70 on Thursday but shot 3-over on Friday to finish 2-over.

Jason Day plays his shot from the first tee during the second round of the British Open. (Photo: Steve Flynn/USA TODAY Sports)

Keegan Bradley

Bradley’s 73-71 just kept the 2011 PGA Championship winner from the weekend.

Keegan Bradley reacts on the 18th green during the second round of the British Open. (Photo: Steve Flynn/USA TODAY Sports)

Gary Woodland

Shooting a 71 on Friday wasn’t enough to counter his 74 in the opening round. Woodland finished 36 holes 3 over.

Gary Woodland hits his tee shot on the 12th hole during the first round of The Open Championship. (Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports)

Darren Clarke

After an even-par 71 on Thursday, Clarke shot a 3-over on Friday to just miss the cut.

Darren Clarke hits from the 13th tee during the first round of the British Open.

Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston

Johnston shot even par 71 on Friday to finish the first two rounds 2 over and miss the cut.

Andrew Johnston of England looks on the 18th hole during the first round of the 148th Open Championship. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Bryson DeChambeau

DeChambeau shot rounds of 74 and 73 at Royal Portrush and finished at 5 over.

Bryson DeChambeau hits his tee shot on the 12th hole during the first round of The Open Championship. (Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports)

Ian Poulter

Poulter finished the Open Championship 7 over after rounds of 75 and 74.

Ian Poulter hits his tee shot on the 12th hole during the first round of The Open Championship. (Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports)

Tiger Woods

Woods shot rounds of 78 and 70 to miss the cut at 8-over, a new norm golf fans may need to get used to.

Tiger Woods throws his club in the air on the fifth green during the second round of the British Open. (Peter Morrison/AP)

Rory McIlroy

McIlroy went 6-under 65 on Friday, but it wasn’t enough to beat his opening-round 79.

Rory McIlroy after putting on the 18th green during the second round of The Open Championship. (Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports)

Adam Scott

Scott finished the Open Championship at 9 over, unable to come back from the 78 he shot in the first round.

Adam Scott hits his tee shot on the 12th hole during the first round of The Open Championship. (Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports)

Phil Mickelson

Lefty shot rounds of 76-74 to finish at 8-over and continue is run of poor form. It’s his fifth missed cut in his last seven events.

Phil Mickelson hits his tee shot on the 10th hole during the first round of The British Open. (Photo: Steve Flynn/USA TODAY Sports)