Tiger Woods finds himself in a pivotal position at the Masters, poised to potentially break the record for most consecutive cuts made. Currently sitting at 24 consecutive cuts, Woods embarked on his opening round, which was cut short by a weather delay on Thursday. Despite being 1-under par through 13 holes, he faces the challenge of completing 23 holes on Friday – the remaining five of his first round followed by 18 for his second round.
Woods kicked off his day with a rare birdie on the first hole, a feat he’s accomplished only once before in his illustrious Masters career spanning 26 appearances. Reflecting on his opening shot, Woods remarked on his successful 3-wood and subsequent putt, followed by a scramble for par on the usually manageable No. 2.
Commenting on the unpredictable weather conditions, Woods described the day as one of the trickiest he’s faced, with constantly shifting winds making it difficult to gauge direction and intensity. Despite the challenges, Woods remains focused on the task ahead, prepared to resume his round early Friday morning with a natural flow between the completion of his first round and the start of his second.
Woods finds himself tied with golf legends Gary Player and Fred Couples, both of whom had impressive streaks of 23 consecutive cuts. Despite having played only one tournament this year, Woods expressed confidence in his ability to contend for a sixth green jacket, a feat that would equal Jack Nicklaus’ record. With determination and skill, Woods remains a formidable contender as he pursues another historic victory at Augusta National.