Masters 2024: Tiger Woods gave the most Tiger Woods answer ever after breaking another Masters record
Tiger Woods emerged after signing his scorecard and walked over to talk to the media on a sunny Friday at Augusta National that began for him in the darkness. The 48-year-old looked tired following a 23-hole marathon, but he also seemed content. Not only will Woods get to tee it up again on Saturday, but he’ll get to sleep a lot longer.That’s because Woods didn’t just survive on Friday, he thrived, moving up the leaderboard with a second-round 72 in windy conditions to sit at one-over 145 for the tournament. In the process, he also broke another Masters record by making his 24th consecutive cut, besting the previous mark of 23 shared by Gary Player and Fred Couples.But if we’ve learned anything about the 15-time major champ since he started that streak with his landmark 12-shot victory at the 1997 Masters, it’s that he’s never satisfied with making the cut. Just have a look at how Friday’s Q&A began.Q. I know it’s tough to reflect right after your round, but 24 straight made cuts here at Augusta. What does that mean to you, especially after the quick turnaround between rounds?TIGER WOODS: It means I have a chance going into the weekend. I’m here. I have a chance to win the golf tournament. I don’t know if they’re all going to finish today, but I’m done. I got my two rounds in. Just need some food and some caffeine, and I’ll be good to go.Q. How do you assess your position going into the weekend?TIGER WOODS: I’m right there. I’m only eight back as of right now. I don’t think anyone is going to run off and hide right now, but it’s really bunched. The way the ball is moving on the greens, chip shots are being blown, it’s all you want in a golf course today.Q. What about the physical challenge today? How tough was it?TIGER WOODS: Yeah, I’m tired. I’ve been out for a while, competing, grinding. It’s been a long 23 holes, a long day.But Lance and I really did some good fighting today, and we’ve got a chance.”I have a chance.” “I’m right there.” “We’ve got a chance.” It was a pep-talk clinic for a man whose ability to win has always been dictated by his will to win. Woods now holds or shares a ridiculous 35 Masters tournament records, but despite being well behind the leaders after 36 holes, he’s focused on matching another mark: Jack Nicklaus’ six green jackets.
