Tiger (+16) sets career worst for 72-hole event after Setting Records of consecutive cuts
Tiger Woods’ journey at the Masters concluded on Sunday with a challenging performance, marking his highest 72-hole score of 304, a statistic he’d likely prefer to omit from his illustrious career spanning three decades. Notably, Woods’ previous high occurred at the Memorial in 2015, where he endured a career-low 85 in the third round, resulting…
Tiger Woods’ journey at the Masters concluded on Sunday with a challenging performance, marking his highest 72-hole score of 304, a statistic he’d likely prefer to omit from his illustrious career spanning three decades.
Notably, Woods’ previous high occurred at the Memorial in 2015, where he endured a career-low 85 in the third round, resulting in a score of 302. His struggles at Augusta were evident two years prior, posting a 301 after shooting 78-78 over the weekend.
Despite these setbacks, the fervor of the crowd remained unwavering. As the 48-year-old icon, still grappling with the aftermath of numerous surgeries and subsequent limitations on the PGA Tour, approached the 18th hole, spectators erupted with applause as he executed a remarkable pitch, securing a par.
Clad in his customary Sunday red, Woods graciously acknowledged the crowd’s support with a tip of his hat, emblematic of the mutual respect between him and his devoted fans.
Woods’ placement at the bottom of the leaderboard among the 60 players who made the cut was reminiscent of his finish in the 2020 Genesis Invitational at Riviera, underscoring the challenges he has faced in recent years.
Nevertheless, patrons eagerly gathered to witness the presence of the man who revolutionized the popularity of golf, transcending the sport’s boundaries despite his diminished dominance on the Augusta greens.
Since his triumphant fifth victory at age 43 in 2019, Woods’ competitive edge at Augusta has waned. A tied 38th finish in 2020 preceded a withdrawal in 2023 due to weather-aggravated injuries, further highlighting his struggles to recapture past glory.
Though fleeting, glimpses of Woods’ former brilliance briefly surfaced during the tournament. Despite a commendable performance in the initial rounds, culminating in his record 24th cut made, the final two rounds proved arduous, with Woods enduring his worst major round with an 82 on Saturday.
Ahead of his final round, an endearing father-son moment unfolded as Woods received swing tips from his 15-year-old son, Charlie, on the practice range.
Despite a promising start, Woods encountered adversity early on, exemplified by a triple-bogey on the fifth hole. Nonetheless, moments of brilliance, such as his near-chip-in on No. 16, reignited nostalgia among fans, evoking memories of his iconic moments at Augusta.
Paired with Neal Shipley, the sole amateur to make the cut, the juxtaposition of Woods’ experience against Shipley’s youth underscored the enduring legacy of the golfing legend.
Throughout his challenging rounds, Woods remained a focal point of admiration, drawing massive crowds who cheered him on with unwavering support, a testament to his enduring influence as the face of the sport.