Tiger Woods concluded his opening round at the Masters in the early hours of Friday, following a weather delay. Despite an interrupted start on Thursday, where he managed to complete 13 holes at 1 under par, Woods faced challenges on Friday, ultimately finishing the round with a score of 1-over 73.
During his round, Woods encountered setbacks, including a bogey on the 14th hole due to an errant wedge shot that fell short of the green. Despite a valiant effort, he missed the putt to save par. However, Woods displayed resilience, securing three consecutive pars before encountering another bogey on the 18th hole after finding the sand with his approach shot.
With a score of 73, Woods now finds himself eight shots behind the leader, Bryson DeChambeau, who carded an impressive 65 on Thursday. However, Woods remains focused on the immediate goal of making the cut for a record 24th consecutive time at the Masters.
A five-time Masters champion, Woods is aiming to etch his name further into Augusta National history by advancing to the weekend. He currently shares the record for consecutive cuts made with three-time champion Gary Player and 1992 winner Fred Couples.
Despite enduring multiple injuries and a severe car accident that have limited his tournament appearances, Woods remains determined. He expressed confidence in his ability to compete at the highest level and chase the elusive sixth green jacket, a feat achieved only by Jack Nicklaus in Masters history.