In golf, a cut can refer to two different things: a type of shot and a moment during a golf tournament when the field of players is dramatically reduced.

• Cut Shot: A cut shot is a type of controlled golf shot in which a golfer induces a fade ball flight. For a right-handed golfer, a cut shot curves from left to right, unlike a slice, which is unintentional.

• Cut in Golf Tournaments: In golf tournaments, a cut is made after every player in the field is able to complete two rounds, or 36 holes of golf. The field is then cut based on a pre-determined cut rule, which reduces the number of players who can continue to play in the tournament.

Golf tournaments have cuts for two reasons: field control and to ensure that only the best players continue to play in the tournament.