Tiger Woods Makes Masters Cut In Dramatic Friday Finish

Tiger Woods Makes Masters Cut In Dramatic Friday Finish...

Tiger Woods defied expectations Friday by making the cut at the 2026 Masters Tournament, keeping his hopes alive for a record-breaking sixth green jacket. The 50-year-old golf legend carded an even-par 72 in challenging afternoon conditions at Augusta National, finishing right on the cut line at +4 through 36 holes.

The dramatic finish came as darkness fell over Georgia, with Woods needing to sink a 12-foot par putt on the 18th hole to continue playing this weekend. CBS Sports reported record-breaking streaming numbers during Woods' afternoon round, with viewership peaking during his back-nine charge.

Woods' performance is particularly remarkable given his limited tournament play this season. The 15-time major champion has only competed in three PGA Tour events since his 2025 car accident, making his Masters appearance uncertain until last week's practice rounds.

Augusta National patrons erupted in cheers as Woods' final putt dropped, creating one of the tournament's most electric moments in recent years. Social media platforms saw #Tiger trending nationwide Friday evening, with celebrities like Steph Curry and Justin Thomas posting support.

Saturday's third-round tee times will see Woods paired with rising star Akshay Bhatia at 10:20 AM ET. Weather forecasts predict ideal scoring conditions, setting the stage for potential movement up the leaderboard. Tournament leader Scottie Scheffler holds a three-shot advantage at -8 heading into the weekend.

The Masters continues through Sunday at Augusta National Golf Club, with CBS and ESPN+ providing live coverage. Woods last won the tournament in 2019, completing one of sports' greatest comeback stories after multiple back surgeries.