TIGERWOODS will likely play only SIX events per year for the remainder of his career, despite the miracle return to action at Masters.

Woods is 46 years old and most people who know him believe that he will only play in the Majors and one or two other events.

The 15-time Major champion fought back from life-threatening injuries sustained in a car accident last year to play far more than anyone could have hoped, despite struggling to get a six-over par 78 yesterday.

He made the cut in the opening rounds of 71-74, just one shy of Fred Couples' Masters record.

Woods finished 19th at halftime, but he fell outside the top 40 yesterday, ending any chance of him getting closer to Jack Nicklaus' 18 Majors haul.

Woods may be able to challenge next month's USPGA Championship if he keeps his progress.

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It will be played at Southern Hills, Tulsa where he won USPGA in 2007.

It is the US Open at Brookline one month later - Woods was involved in the controversial US Ryder Cup fightback in 1999 - before St Andrews hosts the 150th Open. He is a two-time winner.

He is likely to play in a few more PGA Tour events over the next years, which will increase his chances to set a new career record for most victories. Woods shares the top spot on 82 with Sam Snead.

Woods will also have to contend with the attention of the world at the majors next year, increasing the pressure on his performance.

Augusta new World's No 1 Scottie Scheffler soared to the top of Saturday's leaderboard, but TV coverage centered on Woods eating a sandwich.

He's still a fan favorite with the crowd cheering for every shot, especially Friday when he battled back to make it.