41.   Faldo has performed abysmally since he missed the cut at the Masters this year, and putting woes are part of the problem.

42.   Far more widely known and acclaimed than Paul Lawrie, who won, and who joined a brigade of former champions who were missing the cut here.

43.   For all his efforts, he missed the cut in four of his first six tournaments this season.

44.   For now, however, he has missed the cut.

45.   Forsman, who missed the cut in five of his previous six starts heading into the Nelson, collected four birdies and no bogeys.

46.   For instance, Norman finished fourth his first time here, and Nicklaus missed the cut.

47.   Garcia will almost surely miss the cut Friday, no matter how high it is.

48.   Gerring went to Disney World with the kids after missing the cut.

49.   He also missed the cut in the Masters.

50.   He also played at the US Open at Pinehurst but with Bierbaum watching from the gallery on Friday, Nicklaus missed the cut and acknowledged the hip was sore.