The scorecard rule was quoted as 33-7 in the presser. And I’m not toally sure on jurisdiction, but Masters play may not be 100% consistent with USGA rules - which is the body that runs the US Open but not typically PGA events. I mean, there’s some commonality among all golf bodies, but not 100%. It was, apparently, a Masters Committee that ruled on it, so they may be Masters rules.
As for the scorecard rule in the first place, it’s outdated and no longer necessary.
“As for the scorecard rule in the first place, it’s outdated and no longer necessary.” - CEW
But the rule is still there. I happen to disagree - not nearly all USGA events are fully spectated or televised.
On 33 - I see that the rules committee has leeway now, but I’m not a fan of this judgement. The player has a responsibility to know his score, and record it properly. If there is any question in the players mind if he is following the rules there are 2 possibilities - ask for a ruling on the spot, or play an additional ball. Woods failed to comply with rule 26 - his fault. He played from a wrong place - his fault. He signed a card with a lower score than he actually incurred including penalties - his fault. (my thoughts)
Side note - I know a USGA rules official. They said the there should not have been a DQ (he concurs with you), but that Woods should have withdrawn at that point. (citing boon ruling)
Enjoy the golf...