WOODS IN WITH A CHANCE AT AUGUSTA

Golf legend makes record 24th straight cut, credits knowledge of course for solid round

At his age and after all his injuries, Tiger Woods just wants "some food and some caffeine" following a gruelling second day of the Masters on April 12.

The 48-year-old battled his way to make a record 24th straight cut at 2024's first Major with a dastardly wind conspiring against him, but an adoring crowd cheering him through a marathon 23 holes - his first round was suspended after 13 holes due to darkness.

For the five-time Masters champion and 15-time Major winner, the milestone of surpassing Gary Player and Fred Couples' streak of 23 straight cuts made was no doubt a matter of some pride.

Woods, despite all his operations throughout the years, remains the supreme competitor and his thoughts quickly turned to his goals for the weekend.

"It means I have a chance going into the weekend. I'm here. I have a chance to win the golf tournament," he said, when asked of the significance of his achievement.

The American golf great, who carded an even-par 72, is on oneover 145 after two rounds, seven strokes off the lead and with plenty to do if he truly is to get into contention.