April 13th 2024.
On April 12, at Augusta National Golf Course, Tiger Woods achieved yet another feat, making his 24th consecutive cut at the Masters. This surpassed the previous record held by Fred Couples and Gary Player, all while battling the physical challenges and exhaustion that come with the sport.
As reported by USA Today, Woods' dominating presence in the world of golf was evident in the admiration expressed by his playing partner, Max Homa, who at 33 years old, had the opportunity to compete alongside the legendary golfer. Homa shared, "It truly is a dream to play with him here. I've always wanted to watch him hit iron shots on this course, and today, I was right next to him. It was really cool. His short game was exceptional." He went on to explain, "I can't even begin to describe how amazing some of his chip shots were today. We had a quick turnaround between rounds, and if I was feeling tired and drained, I can only imagine how Woods must have felt."
With only 52 minutes to prepare between rounds one and two, Woods' routine, as reported by Golf Magazine, involved applying what appeared to be Icy Hot on his lower back and stomach area. He also took some practice shots with wedges, irons, and woods before focusing on his long putting game just before his tee time.
After the second round, Woods spoke to USA Today and expressed a sense of confidence in his current standing, saying, "I'm right there," despite the leaders being at 6 or 7-under par at the time. He continued, "I don't think anyone will pull away from the pack right now. The course is challenging, with the ball moving on the greens and chip shots being affected by the wind. It's everything you want in a golf course."
Woods also acknowledged the physical and mental battle he faced on the course, saying, "It's been a long day, but a good fight. I'm exhausted. I've been out there competing and grinding for a while. It's been a long 23 holes."
Although Woods made history with his consecutive cut, he remained focused on the task at hand and showed little interest in celebrating. As he told ESPN, "It means I have a chance going into the weekend, and that's all that matters. I'm here, and I have a chance to win the tournament. I don't know if everyone will finish today, but I'm done. I completed my two rounds. I just need some food and caffeine, and I'll be good to go."
Woods remained determined and undaunted, saying, "If everything falls into place, I believe I can win one more. I've always loved playing here. I've been competing on this course since I was 19 years old. It's an honor that I don't take lightly. The years I couldn't compete, I wished I could because there's a certain aura and mystique about this course that you can only appreciate if you've played and competed here."
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