Youngest Golfer to Make the Cut in a Men's Major Championship

The youngest golfer to make the cut in a men's major is Matteo Manassero, who made the cut in two majors before turning 17:

• 2009 British Open, 16 years, 2 months, 29 days
• 2010 Masters, 16 years, 11 months, 21 days

Manassero finished 13th at the 2009 British Open.

Prior to Manassero's accomplishments, the recordholder had been Tommy Jacobs, who was 17 years, 1 month, 22 days old when he made the cut at the 1952 Masters.

Source: PGA Tour/About.com research

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