LOVE THAT TIGER FEAT
Daily Record|April 13, 2024
Woods gets his broken body to stand up to 23 holes in one day as he makes the cut at Augusta for record 24th time in a row
LOVE THAT TIGER FEAT

WATCHING Woods Tiger at the Masters is always memorable.

From winning his first Green Jacket as a 21-year-old here in 1997 to his fairy-tale fifth triumph in 2019, the superstar has written unforgettable history.

At the age of 48, the American is now involved in negotiations with the Saudi Public Investment Fund over the future of golf and considering taking the Ryder Cup captaincy in 2025.

But the 15-time Major winner still has the "sheer determination" to set more records at Augusta National. And yesterday, in winds gusting up to 35mph under clear blue skies, the world No.959 forced himself to walk 23 holes to make his 24th consecutive cut.

That set a new mark ahead of Freddie Couples and Gary Player-and the huge crowds which still follow him show he is now the sentimental favourite.

Woods twice hit errant approach shots into the crowd and his walk became more laboured.

But he still signed for a gutsy level-par 72 that saw him comfortably make the cut on one over par.

And in typical Tiger fashion, he still believes he can come out on top.

On setting that new record, he said: "It's consistency.

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