Golf: Woods makes cut in New Zealand Open

Tiger Woods lies eight strokes behind James McLean and Stephen Leaney after making the halfway cut in the New Zealand Open.

Woods, making his first appearance in New Zealand, shot a two-over-par 73 for a two-round total of one-over 143, to trail co-leaders McLean and Leaney.

"I hit a lot of good putts," said Woods. "It's just the greens are not smooth right now and a little tough, and on top of that the wind was blowing which makes it even more difficult."

McLean shot a second round 70, while Leaney carded a 67 for two-round totals of 135.