Tiger Woods showcased his resilience during a marathon day at Augusta National, setting a new record for consecutive cuts made at The Masters.
Entering his third competitive start since withdrawing from the tournament last year due to injury, the 48-year-old faced doubts about his ability to navigate the challenging terrain of the iconic course.
Despite ongoing leg issues stemming from a car accident in 2021, Woods persevered, acknowledging his reliance on painkillers to manage the discomfort he experiences daily.
After completing 13 holes at one-under par on Thursday before darkness halted play, the five-time Masters champion battled wind and fatigue to finish one-over par after 23 additional holes on Friday.
With a second-round score of even-par 72, an improvement from his opening round of one-over 73, Woods secured his place in Masters history by making a record-breaking 24th consecutive cut at Augusta National, with the projected cut-line at four-over par.
Previously sharing the record for longest streak of cuts made at the tournament with Gary Player (1959–1982) and Fred Couples (1983–2007), Woods now stands alone in this achievement.
Although trailing leader Bryson DeChambeau by eight shots after his second round, Woods remains determined to chase his dream of matching Jack Nicklaus’ all-time record of six Masters titles, drawing inspiration from the challenging weather conditions affecting all players.
“I’m right there. I’m only eight back as of right now,” Woods said.
“I don’t think anyone is going to run off and hide right now, but it’s really bunched. The way the ball is moving on the greens, chip shots are being blown, it’s all you want in a golf course today.”
