Tiger Woods in line to make 24th straight cut at the Masters - ESPN

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods' 15 major championship victories include five wins at the Masters. An 82-time winner on the PGA Tour, Woods was ranked the No. 1 golfer in the world for 683 weeks — more than 13 years.

Given how little competitive golf Woods has played over the past three years since he was seriously injured in a car wreck in February 2021 — and the fact that he's now playing with a fused back and right ankle — what the 48-year-old accomplished Friday might be one of the most remarkable achievements of his storied career.

By carding an even-par 72 in the second round of the 88th Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Woods will likely break a tournament record with his 24th consecutive made cut. He previously held the record with Fred Couples (1983-2007) and Gary Player (1959-82). Woods was 1 over par and tied for 28th after 36 holes when he walked off the course.

The projected cut was 4 over with several golfers still on the course. Woods has never missed the cut at the Masters as a professional.

Despite playing only one full competitive round in a PGA Tour event this season, Woods wasn't thinking about a made cut heading into the weekend. He still believes he has a chance to win a sixth green jacket. He was 8 shots behind leader Bryson DeChambeau when he finished.

«It means I have a chance going into the weekend,» Woods said. «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.»

There's no question that Friday was a challenge for Woods. He had completed 13 holes of the first round when play was suspended shortly before 8 p.m. ET on Thursday. He was the first