The Masters leaderboard is a key component of the excitement surrounding Augusta National Golf Club’s annual tournament. Each player begins the Masters with a score of even par (zero), then accumulates strokes throughout the four rounds by performing better or worse than their peers on each hole. A birdie reduces the player’s score by one stroke, while a bogey increases it. At the end of the Masters, only the player with the lowest cumulative score is crowned champion and awarded the coveted Green Jacket.
This year’s Masters is no different, with plenty of intrigue and drama on the horizon as players navigate the difficult course at Augusta National. The Masters leaderboard is constantly changing, with the ebb and flow of player rankings directly impacting their overall ranking on the leaderboard. This constant movement keeps fans engaged and adds an extra element of excitement to the Masters experience.
The Masters cut line for 2025 landed at 2 over par, with 53 players making the cut to advance to the final two rounds. The Masters leaderboard is updated after each round and includes all of the golfers that have made the cut along with their scores. Jordan Spieth spoke about not looking at the leaderboard in the final round of The Masters, and whether you agree with him or not, his approach is a respectable one. However, if you were truly “playing the course” and trying to accomplish your own goal unfettered by outside influences, wouldn’t it make sense to only know the score(s) of competitors through the holes you’ve already completed?