Tiger Woods’ Illegal-Drop Situation Handled Terribly by Masters Officials

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Published: April 13, 2013

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Officiating a sport with as many rules as golf certainly can't be an easy job, but the manner in which Masters officials handled Tiger Woods' illegal drop on the 15th hole during Friday's second round is reprehensible and unacceptable.

Woods was playing great golf on Friday prior to the 15th hole, as he was tied for the lead and en route to improving upon that lead. Woods' approach on the 15th was nearly perfect. In fact, it was so good that it hit the flagstick and unfortunately rolled into the water. Woods took the drop, played a fantastic shot and saved bogey.

While Woods also bogeyed the 18th and finished the round three shots behind leader Jason Day, he was very much within striking distance. Speculation regarding Woods' drop being illegal came to light on Saturday morning, though, and he was ultimately assessed a two-stroke penalty, according to Bob Harig of ESPN.



There was some concern that Woods could potentially be disqualified from the tournament since he signed an incorrect scorecard, but a new rule gives officials discretion when it comes to disqualifications. According to a statement released by Competition Committee Chairman Fred Ridley (via Atlanta Journal-Constitution), officials used that discretion in handing down what they felt was a proper punishment.



In that regard, Masters officials did a nice job and used common sense in not disqualifying Woods from the tournament. At the same time, a two-stroke penalty is incredibly detrimental to his chances of capturing a fifth green jacket. Even if Woods' actions were illegal, the way that officials went about discovering it was completely wrong.

According to Ridley, officials first became aware of a potential infraction when a fan watching from home placed a phone call. That, in and of itself, is absolutely ridiculous. Essentially every other sport on earth has referees who police the game and ensure that there are no shenaniga...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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