Tiger Woods keeps Masters dream alive in challenging conditions at Augusta

Tiger Woods kept his hopes of a 16th major title alive as he made a record 24th consecutive cut at The Masters on a windy day at Augusta National.

Woods completed 23 holes in more than seven hours on the course on Friday. He started the day by finishing the first round at 73 by completing five holes. He appeared to be worn out a bit by the time he reached the 18th hole for the second time.

It was a remarkable effort from the injury-plagued Woods, 48, who was applauded by the spectators around the 18th green.

The five-time Masters champion also had to shield his face from sand whipped from the bunkers on the last before tapping in to complete a second round of 72 for a halfway total of one over par.

That left Woods seven shots off the lead shared by playing partner Max Homa, world number one Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau.

"It means I have a chance to win the golf tournament," Woods said.

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"I'm right there. 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."

Asked about his 24th consecutive cut, Woods - who had shared the record of 23 with Freddie Couples and Gary Player - said: "I've always loved playing here.

"I've been able to play here since I was 19 years old. It's one of the honours I don't take lightly, being able to compete.

"The years I have missed, I wish I was able to play because there's such an aura and mystique about playing this golf course that, unless you have played and