Social media was buzzing Saturday morning with the news that Tiger Woods had been assessed a two-shot penalty for an illegal drop on the 15th hole during the second round. Here is a sample of some of the reactions from players:
It is all about the player and the integrity of the game. Woods violated the rules as he played #1 carries a greater burden. WD for the game
— Greg Norman (@SharkGregNorman) April 13, 2013
Two shot penalty official. I like this ruling because he took an illegal drop but no official brought it to his attn.
— Hunter Mahan (@HunterMahan) April 13, 2013
2 shot penalty for TW for wrong drop. New rule applied for trial by tv. Instead of retrospective DQ, player receives a penalty. Decent rule.
— Graeme McDowell (@Graeme_McDowell) April 13, 2013
Take the fact that it was Tiger out of the equation and it is a fair ruling. Since it is him the debate begins about TV ratings etc etc.
— Graeme McDowell (@Graeme_McDowell) April 13, 2013
If I tell a rules official I wanted 2 more yards, I'm on my way to Dairy Queen for a blizzard.
— Angela Stanford (@Angela_Stanford) April 13, 2013
This is a joke. In my opinion anyone else would have been DQ'd. When you sign for the wrong score that's what's supposed to happen.
— Shane Lowry (@ShaneLowryGolf) April 13, 2013
The last time I saw someone do what tiger did (meld two options and use line of flag and ball played) was in junior golf. Legitimately.
— Christina Kim (@TheChristinaKim) April 13, 2013
I understand this new rule now to be fair and it's a good thing, do u all remember what happened to Roey at the open, wouldn't happen now
— david lynn. (@DaveLynndawg) April 13, 2013
The only problem with this new rule is the consistency of the discretion
— david lynn. (@DaveLynndawg) April 13, 2013
“@JCsBurgerHouse: @BobEstesPGA Bob, if your Tiger would you play or WD?”
— Bob Estes (@BobEstesPGA) April 13, 2013
WD.