Woods battles elements to secure 23rd Consecutive Masters Cut.
1. Introduction
Regarded as one of the most exceptional golfers to have ever played the game, Tiger Woods has cemented his status as one of the greatest of all time.He has won numerous championships and is a five-time winner of the Masters, one of golf's most prestigious events. In this article, we will discuss Woods' latest achievement at the Masters, where he has tied the record for consecutive cuts made.
Tiger Woods Tenacity Earns 23rd Straight Cut at the Masters
2. Tiger Woods Ties Masters Record for Consecutive Cuts Made
On a rainy Saturday morning, Tiger Woods battled the elements to make the cut at Augusta National with a 3-over total of 147. This ties him with Fred Couples and Gary Player for the most consecutive made cuts at the Masters, with 23. Woods hasn't missed a Masters cut since 1996, when he played as an amateur.
3. Woods Battles the Elements to Make the Cut
Amid deteriorating weather conditions on Saturday, Woods wrapped up his second round with consecutive bogeys. This left him tied for 51st place at the end of the round, with only the top 50 and those tied advancing to the third round. Justin Thomas moved the line with a bogey on 17 to fall to 3-over, and Thomas also made bogey on 18 to miss by one.
Woods said after signing his second-round card on Saturday morning that he has always loved playing at Augusta National and playing in the Masters. He expressed his hope that he would get a chance to play on the weekend, and his wish was granted.
4. Woods’ Second Round at Augusta National
Resuming his second round on Saturday morning at 8 a.m. ET, Woods started on the 12th tee, standing at a score of 2 over for the tournament. He made a solid tee shot at the par-3 12th, placing the ball just 6 feet from the hole, but unfortunately missed the subsequent putt. After two consecutive pars, he sunk an impressive 25-foot birdie putt at the par-5 15th. This proved to be a critical moment for Woods, as it ensured that he maintained his record of never missing the Masters cut as a professional.
On his third shot at the 15th, Woods hit the flagstick, causing the ball to spin back towards the front of the green. However, he closed his round with missed fairways and greens on holes 17 and 18, resulting in bogeys and making for a tense ending as he waited to see if he would make the cut.
With the cut settling at 3-over, however, he earned a 1:06 p.m. ET Saturday tee time for the third round.
5. Woods’ Streak of Consecutive Cuts at the Masters
Woods has an impressive streak of never missing a Masters cut as a professional, which began with his 12-shot victory in 1997, his first of five green jackets. His streak ties him with Fred Couples and Gary Player for the most consecutive cuts made at the Masters.
6. Conclusion
Tiger Woods achievement in tying the record for consecutive cuts made at the Masters is a testament to his skill and perseverance as a golfer. Despite battling through pain and difficult weather conditions, Woods maintained his streak and earned a spot in the third round of this prestigious tournament.
