More history for Tiger Woods. He makes the Masters cut for a record 24th time in a row
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — A howling gust -- the kind that created havoc at Augusta National all day long -- struck the 18th green just as Tiger Woods was lining up yet another testy putt. Fine particles of sand stirred from the pearl-white bunkers, whipping across the slick green surface.One caddie’s hat was blown off. Woods turned away quickly, avoiding a potentially painful assault on his eyes.Not to worry.It was just a windy respite on the way to another bit of Masters history Friday.When the breeze subsided just enough to look again, Woods rolled in a 5-foot putt to cap an even-par 72 that ensured he would make the cut for a record 24th time in a row.Of course, his sights were fixated on a far greater goal — a record-tying sixth green jacket.Woods broke the cut record he shared with three-time champion Gary Player, who advanced to the weekend 23 straight times beginning in 1959, and 1992 winner Fred Couples, whose own streak lasted until 2007. “It means I have a chance going into the weekend,” said Woods, who was…
12 Apr 22:11 · iNFOnews.ca