Heartbroken Billy Horschel makes his feelings clear after missing the cut at the 2024 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

Billy Horschel Misses Cut at 2024 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship After Strong BMW PGA Win

After an impressive victory at the 2024 BMW PGA Championship, American golfer Billy Horschel came into the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship with high hopes. However, he narrowly missed the cut for the final round by just one shot.

On Saturday, Horschel bogeyed the 12th and 13th holes. Despite a string of five consecutive pars, he finished the third round at 8-under par, just short of making the cut for the final day at St. Andrews’ Old Course.

Following his elimination, the 37-year-old took to social media to express his disappointment, saying:

“Missing the cut at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship by a shot is tough. This event is such a fantastic experience, and I always love playing here. The weather these last three days was incredible! I’m already looking forward to coming back next year.”

This missed cut marks the first time Horschel has fallen short of advancing in a tournament since the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open. His performance comes just days after a thrilling win at the BMW PGA Championship in Surrey, England, where he defeated Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy. Currently ranked World No. 17, Horschel had been riding high before his stumble in Scotland.

Horschel Partners with Jay Monahan in Team Event

In the team event at the 2024 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, Horschel was paired with PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan. The duo played together during the first round at Carnoustie Golf Links, where they faced a notable pairing: PIF governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan and LIV golfer Dean Burmester.

This pairing sparked attention, as it highlighted the ongoing negotiations between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf’s backers, PIF. Horschel had requested Monahan as his partner back in April at the Zurich Classic in New Orleans. Despite the high-profile pairing, Horschel downplayed any expectations that business discussions regarding the PGA-LIV agreement would take place on the course. Speaking to reporters, Horschel said:

“I don’t think they’ll be discussing the deal on the course. But I do believe there’s been goodwill on both sides to make the agreement happen over the last 18 months. These things take time, and there’s a lot going on behind the scenes that the public doesn’t see or understand.”

Negotiations between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, funded by PIF, are still ongoing, with the two parties recently meeting for further talks in New York.