The Masters: Tiger Woods conquers marathon 23-hole day to make record-breaking 24th consecutive cut at Augusta

(CNN) —& Tiger Woods& delivered another solid performance on a marathon Friday at Augusta National to break the record for most consecutive cuts made at the& Masters. Making just his third competitive start since he limped out of the tournament just after the halfway mark a year ago, the 48-year-old had arrived at the 88th edition of the major amid& concerns over his capability to endure the fabled course’s hilly terrain. Woods – still suffering the impact of leg injuries sustained in a 2021 car crash – did little to allay such fears ahead of the tournament, revealing that he would be playing with painkillers to help combat the hurts and aches felt& “every day”. Yet after going one-under par through 13 holes before darkness suspended Thursday’s storm-delayed first round, the five-time Masters champion overcame wind and weariness to finish one-over after 23 more holes Friday. A second round even-par 72 improved upon an opening one-over 73 and – with the projected cut-line at four-over par as he returned to the clubhouse – guaranteed Woods’ record-breaking 24th& straight weekend at Augusta National. The 15-time major winner had shared the honor of longest running streak for cuts made at the tournament...