AUGUSTA, Ga., April 10 (UPI) -- The Masters will have an expanded cut this year, as well as tighter rules on who can qualify to play, tournament Chairman Billy Payne announced Wednesday.
Payne said the cut at the 2013 Masters, which begins Thursday, will be boosted from 44 to 50 players and ties, as well as to all players within 10 strokes of the leader. Fewer hopefuls will be invited to participate under three new amendments to the qualifying rules.