Tiger Woods watches his chip on the 18th gap Friday on the Masters event at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga.

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Tiger Woods watches his chip on the 18th gap Friday on the Masters event at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga.

Ashley Landis/AP

A yr after withdrawing from the Masters event as a result of a serious foot injury, Tiger Woods returned with a vengeance this week and made historical past simply two days into the event.

On Friday, the 48-year-old celebrity golfer made the minimize for the twenty fourth consecutive time — setting a brand new file on the main golf championship. Making the minimize additionally means Woods will advance to the second half of the event in Augusta, Ga.

“It means I have a chance going into the weekend,” Woods informed reporters. “I’m here. I have a chance to win the golf tournament.”

Prior to breaking the file this week, Woods shared the title of 23 straight cuts with Fred Couples and Gary Player. On Friday, Woods joked that he deliberate to textual content Couples and tease in regards to the file.

“As soon as I’m done with you guys, will text Freddie and give him a little needle,” Woods stated.

The five-time Masters champion completed with a 1-over-par 73 on Friday’s opening after which, an even-par 72 within the second spherical. Woods stood 1-under via 13 holes on Thursday earlier than play was suspended as a result of harsh climate situations.

Woods withdrew final yr throughout the third spherical of the event after experiencing critical ache in his foot.

Videos from the golf course confirmed Woods limping and deeply uncomfortable throughout the rounds — signaling that he was nonetheless very a lot recovering from a critical automobile accident in 2021. The collision in Los Angeles left him with a number of accidents requiring intensive leg surgical procedure.

Shortly after his withdrawal from the Masters final yr, Woods underwent ankle fusion surgical procedure.

Now, in his twenty sixth Masters, Woods shouldn’t be solely competing for the illustrious inexperienced jacket and huge sum of cash however to point out that his expertise can outshine his illnesses. He’ll be doing so on a course close to and pricey to him.

“I’ve always loved playing here,” he stated. “I’ve been able to play here since I was 19 years old. It’s one of the honors I don’t take lightly, being able to compete.”