Oldest player to make the Masters cut: How Fred Couples can rewrite own record in 2026
A few older golfers are performing well at the Masters. Here's the leaderboard of the oldest golfers to make the cut.
Oldest player to make the Masters cut: How Fred Couples can rewrite own record in 2026 originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Entering 2026, Fred Couples has made the Masters cut 31 times, a number surpassed only by golf legend Jack Nicklaus.
He also made the event's cut on 23 consecutive occasions from 1983 to 2007—only Tiger Woods has done it more. And now, even though Couples is eligible for Medicare, he's back at the Masters looking to make yet another cut. How historic is Couples' performance among the pantheon of golfing legends?
Some step away from the game at a certain age, but Couples just keeps going. Let's dive into the history books to analyze his performance. SN's MASTERS HQ: Live Masters leaderboard | Masters TV coverage | Live streaming Who is the oldest player to make the Masters cut?
Fred Couples holds the record, having made the cut in 2023 when he was 63 years old. This year, Couples (now 66) looks to add to history and break his own record, as the golfing veteran marches forward toward another potential cut. MORE: Who are the honorary starters for the 2026 masters?