TIGER Woods said he would bring his A-game and show St Andrews that he still has a whiff of glory.

Woods' fiery red shirt was more vibrant than the golf he played at Augusta National on Saturday.

It was still a victory to get through 72 holes in one of the game’s most difficult tests.

Woods also promised British fans that he would be there when The Open returns from Fifeshire in July for the 150th edition.

Woods stated, "I look forward to St Andrews."

"That's something I hold dearly.

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"I have won two Opens there. It's the home course of golf. I love it so much that I will be there for the next one."

It was a happy ending to 36 holes filled with toil, despite the large galleries that accompanied him every step of his way.

Despite the frustrations, pains, and winces, there is one thing that remains constant.

The belief that there is only one glorious chapter left to write. To win the 15th major.

Forget about the struggles of the afternoon. He shot a 78 to finish at 13 over. This was his highest 72-hole score by eight shots.

Even beating Friday's cut was a victory, Woods' appearance alone bringing an astonishing 31% increase in US TV viewers.

Woods was questioned 14 months ago about whether he would be able to keep his right leg and walk again.

After proving, particularly in his first 36 holes that he is still a major draw in golf, it's now about what comes after.

He may be 46 years old, which is the age Jack Nicklaus was in 1986 when he won his last six Green Jackets.

Woods isn't ready to give up his clubs just yet.

Woods stated that he would tell himself the same thing every day: Never give up. Always chase after your dreams.

"And I fight every day.

Every day is a challenge. Every day brings new challenges to us all. I get up every morning and begin the fight again."

Yesterday's challenge was to get around one more time. Rahm, who was the world number one up until a week ago, would prefer his 69 to have more meaning.

It was also a struggle despite the fact that there was a birdie at first.

Woods had a string of three bogeys. After an error on five, Woods lost his grip at the top of his swing and was forced to drop it.

Woods was indeed a difficult watch as he walked up to the green with his leg bent at an unusual angle.

After he had driven miles, a brilliant scramble from the front bunker at seven at night stopped the rot. A second one was found at 10.

He lost his hooked approach to 13 and was forced to play left-handed. A three-putt for double bunkey and pulled drive at 17 sent him further down.

The strut continued as he climbed up the hill to receive a rapturous welcome on the last. This continued as he made his journey to the clubhouse.

Woods said: "For not winning an award, this was one my greatest achievements, without any doubt."

"Even a month back, I didn't know how I would pull it off. To have that support was incredible." We are excited about the future.