Tiger Woods released a series of tweets on Saturday afternoon, explaining his version of the events at the 15th hole on Friday and subsequent two-shot penalty assessed by Masters rules officials for failing to take a proper drop after hitting his third shot in the water at the par 5.
Woods tweeted:
At hole #15, I took a drop that I thought was correct and in accordance with the rules. I was unaware at that time I had violated any rules.
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) April 13, 2013
I didn’t know I had taken an incorrect drop prior to signing my scorecard. Subsequently, I met with the Masters Committee Saturday morning..
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) April 13, 2013
and was advised they had reviewed the incident prior to the completion of my round. Their initial determination…
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) April 13, 2013
was that there was no violation, butthey had additional concerns based on my post-round interview. After discussing the situation…
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) April 13, 2013
…with them this morning, I was assessed a two-shot penalty. I understand and accept the penalty and respect the Committees’ decision.
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) April 13, 2013
For more on the #TigerDrop situation, check out the details behind why Woods was not disqualified, as well as our Ryan Ballengee’s account of how he may have helped save Woods’ Masters.
