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Originally Posted by Old Dog
I do have an issue that he took a drop to gain an advantage (admittedly) but if the rules official told him it was OK, then that's not his fault.
Stupid question, but I haven't heard.....Did an official clarify that he could drop where he did prior to him hitting the shot?
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The rules officials never said a thing until this morning after they reviewed his post round comments where he admitted he improved his lie. The reviewed it amongst themselves while he was playing 18 and determined it was OK, but even Tiger knew (or should have) that it was an illegal drop. This rule 33 makes it a gray area, where it was a black and white violation.
The honorable thing to do is admit your mistake and withdraw. Faxon, Begay, Faldo all said they would withdraw if it was them.