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Why was Tiger Woods disqualified?
Before 2012, Woods would have been disqualified for signing an incorrect scorecard. But his bacon was saved as the USGA and R&A changed the Rule in 2011 to allow a player to have penalty strokes added afterward if facts were not reasonably presented at the time.
Why did Tiger get a free drop on 18?
It’s believed a security officer then pocketed the ball. However the time Woods saw his ball sail over the grandstand it took 32 minutes with PGA Tour rules officials then acting under the ‘temporary immovable obstruction’ rule to afford Woods a ‘free’ drop.
What years did Tiger win the Masters?
Woods won The Masters for the first time in 1997 as a 21-year-old phenom. He blew out the field, winning by 12 strokes which is still a record margin for a major. Woods won The Masters in consecutive years in 2001 and 2002 as he became the third player to ever win the event in back-to-back seasons.
Why did Yang get DQ?
Yang was disqualified following the second round of the PGA Championship. Yang, 49, was DQ’d because of violating Rule 3.3b when he signed an incorrect scorecard on Friday. Yang put down a 4 on the par-4 10th, where he actually made 5. Yang would have missed the cut regardless after shooting an 85 in the second round.
How did Tiger do at Augusta?
Tiger shot a 6-over 78 in Round 3, his worst score at the Masters — as a professional or amateur — in his career. The combination of a bothersome surgically-repaired right leg and inconsistent putter was simply too much for Woods to overcome, even with his experience and acumen at Augusta National.
Why did Burns withdraw from PGA Championship?
According to the PGA of America, Burns cited a back injury as the reason for dropping out. Burns got off to an inauspicious start at the Ocean Course Thursday, making a double at the par-5 second and a triple at the par-3 sixth. Burns made the turn in 41 but did not play the 10th.