Tiger Woods survives Masters cut with help from Justin Thomas; tough conditions await

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Tiger Woods on Saturday tied the record for the most consecutive cuts made at the Masters – but only after a little help from his friend. Woods looked set to miss his first cut as a professional at Augusta National after back-to-back bogeys to finish his second-round 73 in cold, soggy, miserable conditions. But Justin Thomas, playing two groups behind Woods, came undone on the second nine, playing his last eight holes in 6 over par. Thomas’ bogey on the 17th hole moved the cut line for the top 50 and ties from 2 over par to 3 over – where Woods was already in the clubhouse at 3-over 147. Full-field scores from the 87th Masters Tournament When Woods spoke to reporters, Thomas’ cut-line-altering score on 17 hadn’t yet been posted. “I’ve always love this golf course, and I love playing this event,” Woods said. “Obviously, I’ve missed a couple with some injuries, but I’ve always wanted to play here. I’ve loved it. I wish I get a chance to play two more rounds.” By sneaking inside the halfway cut on the number, Woods made his 23rd consecutive cut at the Masters, tying him for the most all time
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