Tiger Woods broke the record for consecutive cuts made at the Masters after overcoming a marathon at Augusta.The five-time champion finished round two on +1, comfortably inside the +6 cut line, and will play the weekend for the 24th-consecutive time.Tiger Woods will make Masters history by making the cut at AugustaTiger Woods will make Masters history by making the cut at AugustaCredit: GettyWoods surpasses the all-time record of 23 straight cuts made, which he previously shared with Fred Couples and Gary Player.That is despite being forced to play 23 holes on Friday with little-to-no recovery time after a rain delay pushed tee times back on Thursday.The 15-time major winner finished the first round on +1 and battled his banged-up body through windy conditions to shoot a brilliant level-par 72 in round two.Woods has not missed a cut at Augusta since his first victory in 1997 – including three appearances since a near-fatal car accident in 2021.Fans stunned at how cheap Masters food is compared to Guinness price at Grand NationalWoods sparked Masters rules storm with accidental admission but phone call saved himThe golf legend was eight shots off the lead when he finished round two and still believes he can win.When asked about the newly-set record, Woods told Sky Sports: “It’s consistency. You can’t win unless you’re here on the weekend.”To have been able to make this cut so many times in a row… I got a chance going into this weekend.”Anyone who makes the cut has a chance. And I’m right there.”Viktor Hovland misses one-handed putt and throws away five figures in Masters meltdownFans stunned at how cheap Masters food is compared to Guinness price at Grand National’I’m ready to go at a moment’s notice’ – could this stop Scheffler claiming Masters glory?The Masters tee times: Round 3 pairings and schedule with Woods and Scheffler in actionWoods showed all of his incredible resilience on FridayCredit: GettyResponding to the eight-hour trek around Augusta, Woods added: “I’m tired. And I’m hungry. I need some food and some caffeine.”The 48-year-old has only played 72 holes at a major championship once in the last 24 months.Iconic Nike Golf advert with young Rory McIlroy being inspired by prime Tiger Woods after $500 million split resurfacesHaving made the cut at the 2023 Masters, Woods was forced to withdraw in serious discomfort and underwent ankle fusion surgery shortly afterwards.Besides this week, he has only competed in one serious event since the procedure – at the PGA Tour’s Genesis Invitational in February – and that ended prematurely for him due to illness.Woods will get more favourable weather conditions and a much-needed rest ahead of the weekend, although it remains to be seen how his body handles a challenging walk over 36 more holes.Speaking to the media, he later added: “I’ve always loved playing here.”I’ve been able to play here since I was 19 years old. It’s one of the honours I don’t take lightly, being able to compete.”The years I have missed, I wish I was able to play because there’s such an aura and mystique about playing this golf course that, unless you have played and competed here, you probably don’t really appreciate.”He continued: “This golf course will expose any weaknesses you have, the greens are quick right now and this wind is all over the place. It was a great test.”
