Golf-Woods clears first Masters hurdle, now faces ultimate test


  • Golf
  • Friday, 12 Apr 2024

Apr 11, 2024; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Tiger Woods hits his third shot on No. 13 during the first round of the Masters Tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Network

AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - Tiger Woods had played just 24 holes this year coming into the opening round of the Masters and the 15-time major winner will put his battered body to the ultimate test on Friday when he will have to play nearly as many holes in a single day.

Looking to make a Masters record 24th consecutive cut, Woods got his quest off to a solid if unspectacular start on Thursday, scrapping his way to one-under par through 13 holes before play was halted due to darkness.

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