miss the cut



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miss the cut

In golf, to fail to match or better the score necessary to remain in the final two rounds of a four-round tournament, thus resulting in elimination. Despite a strong start in the tournament, Ms. Ryder fell behind in the last nine holes and ended up missing the cut.
See also: cut, miss

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
DamoclesDAM-ə-kleez (English)Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Michelamee-KE-lahItalian
IngrÍ&Eth;R-Ancient Scandinavian
Molina[mə'li:nə]
AvalonAV-ə-lahnEnglish (Rare)
Gavinogah-VEE-noItalian