With Round 2 in the books, we’re rolling into the weekend at the Genesis Invitational. And by now, the guy you were probably rooting for might already be packing his bags. It’s a $20 million event; the field is stacked with names like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Ludvig Åberg, but not everyone made it past the cut line.

Unlike most signature events, the Genesis is one of only three with a 36-hole cut, which whittled the field down to 54 players heading into the weekend. That means 18 guys at Torrey Pines are done for the week. Let’s see who the top players are who couldn’t make it to the final round.

1. Jordan Spieth

If you were hoping this would be the week Jordan Spieth finally ended his nearly three-year winless drought, you’re not alone. But unfortunately, his run at the Genesis Invitational was cut short. Spieth has been working his way back after wrist surgery last August, and his results have been all over the place. He started with a T-69 at Pebble Beach (in an 80-player, no-cut event), but then things clicked at the WM Phoenix Open, where he finished T-4—his best result in over a year. But Torrey Pines had other plans. Cold, wet weather, gnarly rough, and the grind of playing three straight weeks took a toll. After a second-round 74, he was officially out.

“It’s been a tough week on the wrist,” Spieth admitted. “I wasn’t sure if I’d hit one more shot like my shot on 16 yesterday, I wasn’t going to finish the first round. I was OK to go today, but this cold, wet weather and third week in a row, it was not good for it.”

Brutal conditions, a recovering wrist, and a missed cut—not the week he wanted. But hey, if anyone knows how to bounce back, it’s Spieth. Here’s hoping that the long-awaited win is coming soon.

2. Viktor Hovland

A 51-foot birdie putt on his final hole. Impressive, right? But for Viktor Hovland, it wasn’t enough. A second-round 76 put him one shot over the cut line, ending his run at the Genesis Invitational. It’s his first missed cut since last year’s Open Championship and his second of the season after bowing out early at the Dubai Desert Classic.

So, what’s going on with the World No. 9? By his standards, the start of 2025 has been… underwhelming. A T-36 at The Sentry and a T-22 at Pebble Beach aren’t bad, but they’re not exactly what you’d expect from a six-time PGA Tour winner, either. In a candid chat with Life on Tour, Hovland admitted that he has a habit of overanalyzing—a double-edged sword that has fueled both breakthroughs and struggles. While some believe he’s been tinkering too much with his game after his dominant FedEx Cup win, he pushed back on that idea. Still, there’s a fine line between searching for marginal gains and losing the natural feel of a swing.

Maybe it’s time for Hovland to quiet the noise, trust his instincts, and just play. But that’ll have to wait—this week, he’s already out of the mix.

3. Max Homa

Just a few days ago, Max Homa admitted he felt like he’s been “going backward for months.” That kind of slump can be tough to shake, and his recent results back it up. After missing the cut by five shots at the WM Phoenix Open, Homa found himself in the same spot at the Genesis Invitational, carding rounds of 76-75 to miss the weekend. It marks his second straight missed cut and fourth consecutive finish outside the top 50.

Since his T3 at last year’s Masters, Homa has struggled to find his form. He dropped to 60th in the world rankings, and his last top-10 came nearly a year ago at the Truist Championship. After winning five times over three seasons, last year was his first winless campaign since 2020.

This season hasn’t been much better. He started with a T26 at The Sentry, withdrew from the Farmers Insurance Open while sitting at 9-over, and finished T53 at Pebble Beach. His ball-striking issues continued this week, where he hit just 11 fairways and 21 greens over two rounds. He also lost roughly three strokes both off the tee and on approach—uncharacteristic numbers for a past champion at both Riviera (2021) and Torrey Pines (2023).

Homa’s frustration is understandable, but if he wants to get back in the winner’s circle, it’s time to turn things around—fast.

4. Sepp Straka

Straka has been in solid form this season, but Torrey Pines had other plans. The winds—and the course itself—proved too much, and after a tough second round of 76 (+10), he’s out of the Genesis Invitational. It was a bit surprising if you ask us. Straka grabbed his third PGA Tour win at the American Express. Other events too, he’s done well: T15 at The Sentry, T30 at the Sony Open, T7 at Pebble Beach, and a 15th-place finish at the Phoenix Open. But golf has a way of humbling even the best, and this week, Torrey got the better of him.

Still, this is just his first missed cut of the season—there’s plenty of golf left this year. If his recent form is any clue, Straka should have many chances to bring back that American Express magic

5. Justin Rose

Rose has teed it up in three PGA Tour events so far. He missed cuts in two of them. First was the Farmers Insurance Open, and now, it is the Genesis Invitational. He shot a 74 (+5) in Round 2, once again falling short. Maybe Torrey Pines just isn’t his place. The 11-time PGA Tour winner hasn’t lifted a trophy since the 2023 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, though he came close to defending that title this year, finishing T3. Like Spieth and Homa, Rose is searching for a way back to the winner’s circle. But for now, he’ll have to wait for another chance.

Apart from these players, other notable players like Sungjae Im, Cameron Young, Gary Woodland, and Billy Horschel also couldn’t make it to the weekend. But as we mentioned, the competition remains fierce with some golf’s best in the mix. Currently, Davis Thompson tops the leaderboard, while Scottie Scheffler is on no.2, followed by Denny McCarthy, and Rory McIlroy. So, who’s your pick for the weekend? Let us know in the comments!